Restoration and Recreation Technician

This position is based out of Reno and Las Vegas, NV field station. Crews will travel throughout the region to complete projects from their assigned field station. Season Timeline: Fall Season Las Vegas, NV Field Station Start: 9/21/2026 End: 12/18/2026 Several Options Available depending on lengths of service-term, Season Location, as well as opportunities for multi-season service terms. Compensation and Benefits: This is an AmeriCorps position and candidates will receive a living allowance of 1,353.84 biweekly. The position also receives a per diem of $15 per day in the field (Averaging $120 biweekly). This position offers a $100 weekly housing stipend. Alternatively, shared housing is available as an option in place of the housing stipend. Candidates can choose the option that best meets their needs at the time of hire. Optional Training & Education we will provide include Defensive Driving, Certification, Off-Road Driving Class, Native Plant Identification, Invasive Plant Identification, and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Member Duties : Building and maintaining trails, restoring and improving wildlife habitat, and reducing hazardous fuels in our forests and public lands, which includes herbicide/pesticide, chainsaw, power tool and hand tool usage. Camping up to seven nights in wilderness setting without formal restroom facilities or running water; Communicating effectively with crew members, crew leaders, NCC staff and agency project staff; Complying with both production and quality project standards established by NCC Administration, crew supervisors and project partners; Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment; Showing respect when interacting with other members, leaders, staff, project sponsors and community members; Participating in in-field education sessions; Percentage of time spent on: project tasks– 70%, traveling– 20%, hiking– 10%; Lifting 25lbs continuously and 50lbs occasionally.

Program Benefits : Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage .

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Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Restoration and Recreation Technician

Program Start/End Date

08/17/2026 - 12/18/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

NEVADA

Accepting Applications

From 08/11/2026 To 11/30/2026

Contact

Diana Kaskie

16750 MT ROSE HWY

Reno NV 89511

7756745490

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Listing ID

130539