Land Conservation Crew Member - Front Range
Mile High Youth Corps
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Term length
5/20/2024 - 8/16/2024
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Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hourly pay equivalent
$14.00
Project summary
Land Conservation Crew Members (called Corpsmembers) serve on environmental stewardship projects throughout the Southern Front Range region. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. No experience is required! We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects.
Opportunity description
Land Conservation Crew Members (called Corpsmembers) serve on environmental stewardship projects throughout the Southern Front Range region. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. No experience is required! We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Workforce credential or certificate
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Between the ages of 18-24. GED/HSE graduate or still enrolled. Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident. Documentation will be required on the first day. Must bring identification documents necessary to complete the I-9 and other forms on your first day. Must be physically fit able to lift 50 lbs spend 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions and hike up to 7 miles with a day-pack. Pre-service National Service Criminal History Check required. Corpsmembers must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.
Preferred qualifications
No experience required.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Wildfire prevention and fuels reduction
- Reforestation or afforestation
- Outdoor recreation access improvements
- Forestry
- Indigenous knowledge reclamation
- Historic cultural and language preservation
- Tree planting and urban forestry
- Environmental justice
- Community gardens
- Volunteer recruitment and management
- Environmental education and training
- Environmental research and citizen science
Work environment
- Team based
- Individual placement
- Outdoor