Recreation and Conservation Planning Intern

2 months ago

Austin, United States American YouthWorks Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $30.00 per hour

CAREER DETAILS:

CAREER TITLE: Recreation and Conservation Planning Intern

LOCATION: AYW Headquarters, Austin, TX

DIVISION: Austin Conservation Corps

DEPARTMENT: Administration

POSITION REPORTS TO: Conservation Corps Director 

POSITION SUPERVISES: None

CLASSIFICATION: Temporary , Full-time, Non-Exempt


POSITION PURPOSE:

The Community Outreach Coordinator will assist the National Park Service (NPS) ‘s River, Trails, and Conservation Program (RTCA) in supporting Texas communities with recreation and conservation planning through graduate-level communications, planning, and design skills and with AYW’s continuous conservation planning.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and basic tasks. 

Under direct supervision from the Conservation Corps. Director , the Recreation and Conservation Planning Intern will perform the following functions:

  1. Assist River, Trails, and Conservation Program (RTCA) staff with public engagement work for the Travis County Parks Comprehensive Plan update
  2. Collaborate with RTCA staff on organizational development for Picnics en el Arroyo, a family-oriented outdoor educational program serving Central Texas.
  3. Assist with assessment and project management of Missions Trail project in El Paso County, to include
    1. route assessment
    2. complete streets planning,
    3. public engagement data.
  4. Participate in RTCA professional development events and trainings.
    1. Train in the work and process of NPS-RTCA
  5. Assist with other ongoing projects
    1. writing recreation and trail plans,
    2. site analysis,
    3. conceptual design,
    4. public engagement,
    5. summarizing feedback,
  6. Analyze RTCA’s presence and relevance in Texas-Mexico border communities and gather contacts for outreach and potential projects.
  7. Familiarize with ongoing RTCA projects and initiatives in Texas, involving Austin and El Paso offices
  8. Work with AYW Conservation Corp Director to assist with conservation plans
  9. Other duties as assigned.


ANTIRACIST ORGANIZATION TRANSFORMATION

Promote continued organizational support of Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives. Seek to remove systemic barriers for underrepresented populations within the agency and our partnerships.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Required

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION: Master’s Degree

EXPERIENCE: Relevant experience in areas pertaining to, but not limited to, park and recreation planning, urban studies, urban planning, community and regional planning, public engagement, landscape architecture, and site design.

Preferred

EDUCATION Master’s degree in urban or community planning, recreation planning, or landscape architecture.

EXPERIENCE: Experience with park or recreation projects


KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Master administrative and clerical procedures and systems,
  • Microsoft Office and Google applications,
  • file and records management,
  • designing and modifying forms,
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity          

SKILLS: 

  • Effective in diverse community settings; 
  • good problem solving and logistical skills; 
  • work independently;
  •  excellent written and oral communication; 
  • flexible under pressure; 
  • conflict resolution skills; 
  • master computer skills; 

ABILITIES:

  • Attentive to detail and accuracy; 
  • organized;
  •  effective time management; 
  • work well collaboratively; 
  • patient and willing to assist others; 
  • open and honest personality;
  •  flexibility under pressure;
  •  excellent interpersonal skills;


PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

HEARING: Hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information;

TALKING: Speaking clearly so others can understand you and the information you are communicating; will be required to convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately; talking in front of groups and, or providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and external partners via telephone, writing form, e-mail or in person provide guidance and direction to others, and set and monitor performance standards;   

VISION: The ability to see details at a distance and, or at close range, within a few feet of the observer; will be required to read papers, and books and to operate audio-visual, office equipment and tools;

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects such as hammers, picks, and chainsaws;

EXTENT FLEXIBILITY: Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs;

REPETITIVE MOTIONS: Walking; talking; frequent and regular movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers;

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects, or restrain individuals;

DYNAMIC/STATIC/TRUNK STRENGTH: The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing; may also restrain potentially violent individuals;

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT INTERACTION: Navigating and, or driving a personal  or company vehicle; using computer and computer applications to enter data or process information; Photocopiers and scanners.


WORKING MODEL AND CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT: Hybrid

INDOORS: Environmentally controlled conditions, working in an office or shared office setting, working with others in a group or team; contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise), No hazardous conditions. 

ATTENDANCE: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM workweek; 1 hour unpaid lunch break;

TRAVEL: Travel to relevant communities and project sites


EOE

AYW is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and fostering an environment of respect and inclusiveness amongst all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or physical or mental disability,or any other characteristic as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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