California Trout (CalTrout) is looking for an energetic, organized, and mature college-aged individual to assist in the delivery of CalTrout’s 2013 Hat Creek Youth Initiative. The Team Leader will work under the guidance of the CalTrout Project Coordinator, to supervise and manage a field crew of 5 high school students in various stream-bank restoration and scientific monitoring projects. The Hat Creek Youth Initiative is in support of CalTrout’s River Parkway Project and the larger efforts of restoring Hat Creek’s Wild Trout Area. The Team Leader will have opportunities to network with a diverse range of Natural Resource Professionals, and will receive career training and guidance from CalTrout Staff.

 Mandatory Requirements of the Position: 

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Pursuing or recently graduated with a technical or college degree in Natural Resources is strongly preferred
• California Driver’s License with a clean driving record (or equivalent from other state)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make field decisions daily
• College aged (25 years or younger)
• Ability to participate in a moderate to high range of physical work
• Be available full-time from June-September 2013

Interested persons with experience and/or education in the following activities are encouraged to apply:

• Stream-bank restoration
• Trail layout and building
• Erosion and sediment control
• Riparian plant identification
• Scientific monitoring
• Public interaction/ supervising youth

The Team Leader will be based during the field season in either Fall River Mills or Burney, in Northern California for the duration of the summer. Having access to your own personal vehicle is mandatory, as there are limited public transportation options in the rural towns of Fall River Mills and Burney. Housing is not provided, but assistance in finding a room/rental can be accommodated. The area offers numerous opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping and recreating. The town of Burney is located an hour from the city of Redding, CA where there are amenities that the small-town of Burney does not offer.

This position does not include benefits or paid holidays. Contingent upon success and interest, the Team Leader would be considered for extended full-time employment up to but not later than October 31, 2013 in order to facilitate fall internships. Due to quick turn-around, the individual would need to be available in Burney, California by early June.

Experienced and interested individuals are encouraged to forward a detailed cover letter and resume to:

Ally Sherlock
Project Coordinator- Hat Creek Youth Initiative
CalTrout- Mount Shasta Office
701A Mount Shasta Blvd, Mount Shasta, CA, 96067
E-mail: allysherlock@gmail.com
Fax: 530-926-3267