Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring AmeriCorps Member

Idaho Conservation Corps – AmeriCorps 640 Hour

Individual Placement

Bureau of Land Management - Boise District 

Boise, ID – 16 Weeks

Position Title: Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring AmeriCorps Member (640 Hours)

Grant Program: OYSI 22EDBDC0020010 / EAP 22EDBDC0020053 

Position Summary: 

The Four Rivers Field Office of Boise District BLM is recruiting one, 640-hour Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring AmeriCorps Member beginning August 4th, 2025 through November 21st, 2025. Work would occur within the Snake River Plain focusing on habitat inventory, exclosure repair and monitoring all for the threatened species Slickspot Peppergrass (Lepidium papilliferum). Completion of this work would benefit a broad array of plant and wildlife species while increasing opportunity for restoration and other multiple use activities throughout the Snake River Plain. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Specific activities include:

• Presence/absence of slickspot peppergrass habitat, slick spots, using tablets with Survey123 and Field Maps software and uploading data to ArcPro. (40%)
• Fenceline mapping and repair and photo monitoring of Habitat Enhancement Area (HEA) and Ecological Restoration Area (ERA) exclosures throughout Snake River Plain (40%)
• Rangeland Trend monitoring, restoration work, and other types of work commonly completed by seasonal employees (20%)
• Team leadership skills - Ability to oversee day-to-day operations while engaging in work with crews; monitor crew performance and report out on metrics; motivate team members; listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts; create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture

Required Qualifications: 

• Valid Driver’s License 
• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Science based degree or course work preferably in Botany or Wildlife with GIS ArcPro knowledge
• Effective communicator and ability to work with a team

Desired Qualifications: 

• Survey123, or Field Maps 
• Outdoor aficionado and public land steward
• Experience with driving primitive roads
• Personal transportation to work site

Duty Location:

Duties are performed within Boise District Office which is within the city of Boise.

Terms of Employment: 

One AmeriCorps member will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting August 4th, 2025, through November 21st, 2025. The member must complete a minimum of 640 service hours by the end of their term. The member will receive a 30-minute lunch each day and this lunch break does not count towards AmeriCorps member service hours. Training will not exceed 20% of total member service hours.

Program Benefits: 

$10,240 total living allowance, dispersed on a monthly basis, and a $1,956.35 education award upon completion of the 640 hours of service.

The living allowance and education award are taxable. Members are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check. 

These positions are sponsored by The Corps Network’s OYSI and EAP program.

Application Instructions

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Application Deadline: Until Filled 

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received. 

Type of position: Individual Placement 

Service Dates: August 4th, 2025 - November 21st, 2025

Length of Term: 16 Weeks

How to apply:  

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships  

Please select “Bureau of Land Management - Endangered Species Habitat Monitoring AmeriCorps Member” when applying. 

Additional Information 

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Program Coordinator Matthew Schlegel at matthews@idahocc.org, 208-593-7622 or Bureau of Land Management Botanist, Gillian Wigglesworth at gwiggles@blm.gov.

The member will not engage in any prohibited activities as stated in the Member Service Agreement.