Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Conservation Crew
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
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Term length
8/19/2024 - 11/15/2024
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Location
Taos, New Mexico
Hourly pay equivalent
$15.25
Project summary
This crew of 18-25 year old young adults will be engaged in habitat restoration, wildfire mitigation, and trail work in vulnerable ecosystems in northern New Mexico.
Opportunity description
This crew will be engaged in habitat restoration, wildfire mitigation, trailwork, and more in vulnerable ecosystems in northern New Mexico. This crew works an 8-day on, 6-day off schedule running from Tuesday to Tuesday.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Federal noncompetitive hiring authority
- Healthcare
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
18-25 years of age as of August 19, 2024; US Citizen; Strong work ethic and willingness to work within a team of diverse individuals
Preferred qualifications
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Wildfire prevention and fuels reduction
- Forestry
- Local ecosystem restoration
Work environment
- Team based
- Rural
- Traveling
- Outdoor