Wildlife Management Individual Placement at Yosemite Black Bea

Position Summary

Yosemite National Park is seeking a motivated SCA member to assist park wildlife biologists in reducing human-wildlife conflicts by detecting and mitigating the availability of human food in campgrounds, parking lots, lodging facilities, and other park areas.

Location

El Portal, CA

Schedule

May 19, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with monitoring movements of bears using radio telemetry; assist in capture and relocation of bears and other wildlife; assist with negative conditioning of bears and other wildlife using various tactics; enter daily patrol data into a database.

Marginal Duties

Additional wildlife management duties may be required as necessary including participating in wilderness patrols focusing on educating hikers and backpackers about bears and proper food storage.

Required Qualifications

• Drivers license
• Personal vehicle for days off
• Pursuing or have a degree in wildlife biology

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States; being at least 18 years or older; having a high school diploma or equivalent; willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is provided in an on-site bunkhouse with kitchen and bathroom facilities in an adjacent building.

Compensation

$425 weekly Living Allowances
$1,100 Travel Allowance
$1,956 Americorps Education Award upon completion of no less than 450 hours of service

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

Bear Safety
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.