Purpose and Role

Work alongside the City of Albuquerque's Open Space Division Staff* while gaining valuable hands-on skills to support a career in natural resource management and conservation. This position is year-round and up to 40 hrs / week. Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Restoration and Recreation

• Manage invasive plants such as ravenna and kochia
• Plant and maintain native trees and shrubs
• Perform vegetation surveys, restoration monitoring, and data collection
• Perform trail work to support mixed-use recreation

Maintenance

• Clean up and remove trash and graffiti
• Maintain and install signage at trailheads
• Maintain shared vehicles, equipment, and tools

Public Outreach and Education

• Interface with the public on a regular basis to inform about rules and regulations, trail etiquette, and upcoming events
• Respond to general questions and concerns
• Work alongside volunteers, partners, and youth crews
• Report issues and violations of ordinances

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated interest (either via employment, education, or volunteer work) in biology, environmental studies, outdoor education, outdoor recreation, land stewardship, trail work, and/or environmental justice
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Growth mindset, takes initiative, problem solver, attention to detail, flexible
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and hike 3+ miles per day in uneven terrain

Preferred Qualities

• Ability to work full-time (though part-time roles are also available)
• Multilingual and experience working with diverse communities
• Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, and/or CPR and AED certifications

Schedule Requirements

• Able to work weekends as needed
• Must be able to attend a full work day (7:30 am - 4 pm)

Requirements for Employment

• Be at least 18 years old
• Pass a background check
• Possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License with a good driving record
• Have or be willing to obtain a City Operator’s Permit (COP) and drive a City vehicle
• Have reliable transportation to and from Open Space’s Montessa Office

Logistics

Reporting Location

Open Space's Montessa Office

3615 Los Picaros Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105

Work location

All Open Space properties throughout Albuquerque, but focused on the Bosque (Rio Grande Valley State Park).

*These positions are with Tryfacta, a contract employment agency, and are not City of Albuquerque employment.