Native Plant Nursery Member - Grand Canyon National Park

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Grand Canyon National Park, is seeking One Native Plant Nursery Member to assist NPS Staff with the management of the greenhouse, nursery, and various natural resource monitoring projects. 

For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.

For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/998922.html

Start Date: September 4, 2023 

Estimated End Date: February 15, 2024

*a 24-week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Position Overview: The ACE Member will perform a variety of duties to manage the native plant greenhouse and nursery in Grand Canyon National Park in support of habitat restoration and revegetation projects.  

Qualifications

Required:

• For the full list, please refer to the full position description.
• Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, as required by U.S. government contracts
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements. 

Preferred:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor's degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as Plant Biology/ Natural Resource Management.
• Knowledge of Plant Management and Care.
• Ability and willingness to conduct training and engage with the public.
• Deep interest in plant propagation and ecological restoration.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/998922.html 

If a position posting is still open on the application link provided, then the position has not yet been filled and is still accepting applications. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. 

 If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Recruitment and Outreach Specialist, Emaunel Aragon Cruz, at ecruz@usaconservation.org.