Fisheries Corps Member - Fortuna
California Conservation Corps
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Term length
6/1/2024 - 6/1/2025
Application window
6/1/2024 - 6/1/2025
Location
Fortuna, California
Hourly pay equivalent
$16.23
Project summary
CCC Corps Members perform service conservation work that focuses on forest health, fuel reduction, vegetation management, emergency response, wilderness and urban trails, salmon restoration, and wildland firefighting. A typical term of service is one year, but Corps Members can stay in the program for up to three years. Corps Members can also apply to partnered programs working in the backcountry, on energy projects, improving endangered fish habitat, and more.
Opportunity description
Corps Members on fisheries crews work on salmon restoration, riparian corridor restoration, upslope mitigation, and water quality/barrier removal projects. Corps Members also receive training and education to benefit their future career pathways.
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Education benefit
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Willingness and ability to engage in hard work outdoors in all weather conditions. Enthusiasm to work with diverse groups of individuals. Prepared and able to respond to emergencies and be away from home or assigned center for two weeks or longer.
Preferred qualifications
Interest in working in the fisheries and resource conservation space or general interest in pursuing training and education.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Salmon restoration
- Water quality
- Fisheries
- Emergency response
Work environment
- Outdoor