Natural Resources Assistant

The Student Conservation Association is hiring a Natural Resources Assistant in Kansas City, KS, to support the Fort Leavenworth Natural Resources Specialist. Responsibilities include conducting educational programs, managing natural resources, operating equipment, and performing trail maintenance. The position runs from June 1 to August 23, 2025, with a weekly compensation of $650 and no housing provided. A driver's license is required, and health insurance is included.
About Us:

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.

Position Summary

This position will assist the Fort Leavenworth Natural Resources Specialist in accomplishing goals set forth in the Fort's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan. These goals will require work in most aspects of natural resources management on the 3,500 acres of unimproved lands on the Post. Over the course of the project the Individual Placement will conduct education programs for K-6 graders and middle schoolers. There will also be opportunities to speak to adult audiences about the natural resources on the Post. UTV's and tractors with implements such as disks, seed drills, and mowers may also be operated. Invasive species control will be undertaken using hand tools, chainsaws, and herbicides. Prescribed fires may be conducted. Various surveys will be conducted using live traps, seining nets, visual encounters. Data compilation and analysis might also be done. Trail maintenance, mowing, low skill carpentry projects, and equipment maintenance may all be required.

Schedule

June 1, 2025 - August 23, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Education programs for adults and children
• Trail maintenance
• Habitat manipulation
• mowing, cutting brush and trees, assist with prescribed fire, invasive species control, and food plot establishment
• Monitoring plants and animals
• Writing articles to promote the natural resources of the Fort
• Ability to work independently

Marginal Duties
• Some construction skills
• Data entry abilities
• Operate UTVs

Required Qualifications

Drivers License

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

No housing is provided for this position.

Compensation
• $650 per week (combined allowance for living and housing)
• $1,100.00 one-time relocation travel allowance

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits
• Health Insurance
• AmeriCorps: Eligible/Optional

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.