Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Tribal Youth Conservation Corps Intern
Cultural - Atmore, AL - Temporary
Tribal Youth Conservation Corps Intern
"Gain hands-on conservation experience, build valuable career skills, and help preserve the natural resources and heritage of the Poarch Creek community."
Department: Cultural
Position Status Paid: Temporary Part-Time (3 positions)
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Monday, July 20th, 2026 @5:00 p.m.
Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
About the Role:
The Tribal Youth Conservation Corps Intern provides Tribal youth with hands-on experience in natural resource management, including invasive species control, water quality monitoring, and land management projects that support the Poarch Creek community. Interns also assist with departmental goals and perform other related duties as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.
Key Responsibilities:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:
Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
"Gain hands-on conservation experience, build valuable career skills, and help preserve the natural resources and heritage of the Poarch Creek community."
Department: Cultural
Position Status Paid: Temporary Part-Time (3 positions)
Supervisor Role: No
Closing Date: Monday, July 20th, 2026 @5:00 p.m.
Join Our Mission:
The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.
About the Role:
The Tribal Youth Conservation Corps Intern provides Tribal youth with hands-on experience in natural resource management, including invasive species control, water quality monitoring, and land management projects that support the Poarch Creek community. Interns also assist with departmental goals and perform other related duties as assigned.
This role plays a strong commitment to understanding and embracing the Poarch Creek Indians Values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with invasive plant identification, removal, surveys, and community outreach.
- Participate in forestry and natural resource training, workshops, and field projects.
- Support conservation efforts through trail maintenance, tree pruning, native plant restoration, vegetation management, and prescribed burn activities.
- Assist with native plant propagation and habitat restoration on Tribal lands.
- Provide support to Tribal departments on natural resource and conservation projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Absolute confidentiality.
- Must have a strong interest in resource management.
- Able to handle challenging situations in a positive manner.
- Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team.
- Must be able to perform work in an outdoor environment that ranges from cold, wet, and hot climates. Work may range from physical exertion over muddy, slippery, and rough surfaces
- Must be 14 to 18 years of age.
- Must be people oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
- Must be in good physical condition with the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, and twist for any extended period of time as well as climb, lift, hold, and move objects weighing a maximum of fifty (50) pounds.
- Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
- Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
- Must be a currently enrolled high school student.
- Experience working with natural resources preferred.
- Ability to remain engaged until assignments are completed and overcome obstacles.
- Takes accountability for performance and results.
- Open and honest communicator and follows policies and procedures.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program including:
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Preference will be given in accordance with Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.
INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:
In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian
In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian
In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.
