EcoRangers (Ruidoso)

EcoServants will enroll eight full-time AmeriCorps members who will perform projects in environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation in Lincoln and Otero County. Crews will complete projects in partnership with National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, Village of Ruidoso, Mescalero Apache Tribe and others. Projects include trail design, construction and restoration, forest monitoring, disaster relief, watershed restoration and community improvement projects. Lincoln County (LC) is located in Eastern New Mexico. It has a population of 20,105 people with 48% in cities and 52% in rural areas; this is spread out over 4,831 square miles and encompasses 10 towns and villages (Capitan, Carrizozo, Corona, Glencoe, Hondo, Nogal, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, San Patricio and Tinnie). Our communities range from vast ranch lands at an elevation of 4,000 feet to alpine mountain ranges of 11,500 feet in elevation. The community's topography is very diverse and passes through 5 different biomes from the Chihuahua Desert to the Sub-Alpine Forest. The city populations are concentrated in and around the Sub-Alpine Forest. We are a program that enables AmeriCorps members to be a part of a solution for our community and also provide crucial training, skills and certificates to help with future adventures that the AmeriCorps member desire.

Member Duties : As a members New Mexico’s premier trail builders, you will become certified members of White Mountain Search and Rescue, build/reroute trails, gather GPS information on trail data, create trail maps, recover recreation areas, remove fire damaged debris, assist in any natural disasters that affect our local area, build new hiking shelters and kiosks, replace signage, build erosion control devices, plant and remove vegetation and monitor forest health. Members will complete forest monitoring, stand examinations, recruit Veterans and engage them in our recovering projects and in our program. Participate in wilderness camping projects. Restore and help maintain historical sites throughout Fort Stanton and Lincoln. Become PACK Certified, HAM Radio Certified, Saw 212 Certified, ICS 100, 200 and 700 Certified, participant in the Emergency Services Council Annual Preparedness event and Leave No Trace certified.

Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service, Uniform, Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Environment, Disaster Relief .

Skills :

Team Work , First Aid , Conflict Resolution , Public Speaking , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Leadership , Outdoor Camping , General Skills , Disaster Services , Environment , Writing/Editing , Recruitment , Communications , Veterans .