What types of activities will the intern do:

This 6-month, 40-hours per week position involves hands-on stewardship as part of Acadia National Park's invasive plant management team and native plant restoration crew. The primary goal is to support native plant ecosystems by managing invasive species and restoring natural habitats. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, manual and mechanical removal of invasive plants, herbicide applications, vegetation monitoring, and native plant salvage and revegetation efforts. Invasive forest pest monitoring will also be a minor aspect of the role. Acadia National Park spans over 47,000 acres along Maine's mid-coast, featuring diverse natural habitats and significant cultural resources, attracting over four million visitors annually.

The intern will be provided shared housing at the Park that will include a kitchen. Housing is within 5 miles of Bar Harbor, ME with all amenities available. Hiking, biking, nature viewing, swimming, and boating opportunities also abound.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Removing non-native invasive plants from the park using chemical, manual, and mechanical methods. Supporting native plant restoration efforts in wetlands and summit areas of the park.
• Collecting field data and entering data into database systems.
• Identification of native and non-native plants, monitoring vegetation using NPS protocols, and proper methods of field data collection using tablets.
• The member will be provided the opportunity to study for and take the Maine State Pesticide Applicator exam to obtain a pesticide applicator license. The member will also participate in autumn forest insect pest surveys and management, and native plant salvage and restoration efforts to restore native plant communities.
• Training opportunities include herbicide use and handling, First Aid/CPR, orientation to Acadia National Park and the National Park Service, and other trainings offered at the park as available.
• Assist with invasive forest pest monitoring, education, and outreach. Help maintain equipment and supplies.

Member Qualifications:

• Driver’s license
• Personal vehicle required (the commute from housing to Park office is several miles).

Compensation:

• Living Allowance - $600/week Relocation Travel Grant
• $1,100 AmeriCorps Education Award - eligibility for award of approximately $3,697 upon successful completion of position and service of 900 hours or more.
• All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Follow the link and search for "Invasive Plant Technician." Apply here: Student Conservation Association

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