• REQUIRED Hourly Intern Orientation - YouTube
  • Please be sure to watch this REQUIRED orientation video on the first-day of your service.
• Hourly Intern Orientation (Slides)
• Stewards Member Handbook (Updated 2023)
  • Please review and keep this handy as a reference on your position and quick guide for questions that arise.

• Timesheet Instructions
  • You will be tracking your hours in the Conservation Legacy Community Portal. These instructions will help you understand how to access, track, and submit your hours for approval on a weekly basis. Timesheets must be submitted before MONDAY for the previous week to ensure on-time payroll.
• Hourly Intern PTO Policy
  • Your position includes some paid-time-off (PTO). The amount you are awarded is outlined in your offer letter and can be confirmed with your Program Coordinator. Please use this document to understand how to accurately account for PTO in your timesheets.

• Payroll Schedule
  • Please review this document which details when your timesheets are due and pay days. It is recommended that you set up calendar reminders or phone reminders to stay on time of timesheet due dates.

These resources are listed in the order you will need to access them in the event of a workplace injury.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are a USFS Resource Assistant, your worker's compensation is provided by the USFS. Please contact the regional office for more information.

1. Claimant Guidelines Sedgwick
2. Completing An Incident Report Form In Community Portal
3. Incident Report Form Fillable
4. Letter From Treating Provider
5. Workers Comp Prescription Filling Instructions
6. State Notices of Workers Compensation

If your site experiences a natural disaster or other emergency (i.e. active shooter, closure for illness outbreak, etc), please refer to the Emergency Protocol And Policy for guidance on how to keep your Program Coordinator informed.

You will be required to submit monthly accomplishments through the Conservation Legacy Community Portal. Please see the instructions below:

• Monthly Accomplishment Report Instructions

Midterm Report Information

Stewards Midterm Report (jotform.com) (Use link to submit midterm report)

• Photo Caption Form (To be submitted with report)

Final Report Information

Stewards Final Report and Post-Survey (jotform.com) (Use link to submit final report)

• Photo Caption Form (To be submitted with report)
• Final Report Templates - For Review ONLY, submit through link provided above.
  • NPS Stewards Final Report And Post Survey Template (For any members with NPS not associated with CVA, HPTC, or SIP)
  • Non-NPS Stewards Final Report Template (For ALL members outside of NPS)
  • CVA - Stewards Final Report And Post Survey Template (For CVA members ONLY)

This hiring authority is not available to everyone. Please speak with your site supervisor to determine if you are eligible.

• PLC Work Hours Verification Work Log Privacy And Instructions
  • This is the document you will submit to your Regional Office for approval. The document includes instructions for you to follow, as well.
• PLC Infographic
  • The infographic provides an overview of the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority requirements, process, and benefits.
• PLC Webinar recording - YouTube
  • This recording is led by NPS staff providing a comprehensive overview of how to complete PLC documents and apply for positions using the hiring authority.
• PLC Webinar Slides

• Employee Assistance Program (Mines & Associates)
• Employee Assistance Program Informational Flyer (UNUM)
  • You have two options as an hourly intern. Both provide FREE access to counseling, personal development, financial planning, legal support, and wellness resources.
• Beyond Service Training Calendar
  • A FREE training and enrichment series supported by Conservation Legacy. Includes professional and personal development, wellness, and conservation-based sessions.
• Conservation Legacy Field Media Training
  • Training materials focused on best-practices for collecting, compiling, and sharing field media
• Outdoorly Prodeal Info
  • Find information on access to gear discounts!
• 2023 Benefit Guide Hourly Intern (Eligible after 60 days for positions over 8 weeks)