Description
Now hiring Field Conservation Crew Members! Live and work in the great outdoors with a tight knit crew: serve public lands while camping, hiking, and gaining valuable conservation skills.
Apply for our October 1, 2018 - March 16, 2019 season at https://azcorps.org/open-positions
Corpsmember Responsibilities:
In this AmeriCorps program, Corpsmembers work as an integrated crew participant; perform heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects; work outdoors in all types of weather and successfully adapt to various climates; camp overnight in wilderness areas near work sites for short or extended periods of time; effectively learn and apply new environmental conservation, restoration, and outdoor living skills; actively participate in environmental education activities; practice appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned; use, maintain, and repair hand and power tools as necessary.
Schedule:
The typical schedule is eight to nine days on (camping at the project) with five to six days off. The day starts at 7:00 AM with a stretch circle and safety meeting. The day includes two fifteen minute breaks and a half hour break for lunch. The day concludes at 5:30 PM. Schedule will vary depending on project partner needs.
Compensation:
Corpsmembers are paid an AmeriCorps living stipend of $285 per week, or $570 biweekly before taxes. Upon completion of the term the Corpsmember will receive an education award of about $2900 that can be used to pay off student loans, or pay tuition for a Title IV accredited college or other educational program approved by AmeriCorps. Food costs are covered while on the project.
Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be a US citizen between the ages of 18 and 25 with a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
Timeline:
October 1, 2018 - March 16, 2019
APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE https://azcorps.org/open-positions
Now hiring Field Conservation Crew Members! Live and work in the great outdoors with a tight knit crew: serve public lands while camping, hiking, and gaining valuable conservation skills.
Apply for our October 1, 2018 - March 16, 2019 season at https://azcorps.org/open-positions
Corpsmember Responsibilities:
In this AmeriCorps program, Corpsmembers work as an integrated crew participant; perform heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects; work outdoors in all types of weather and successfully adapt to various climates; camp overnight in wilderness areas near work sites for short or extended periods of time; effectively learn and apply new environmental conservation, restoration, and outdoor living skills; actively participate in environmental education activities; practice appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned; use, maintain, and repair hand and power tools as necessary.
Schedule:
The typical schedule is eight to nine days on (camping at the project) with five to six days off. The day starts at 7:00 AM with a stretch circle and safety meeting. The day includes two fifteen minute breaks and a half hour break for lunch. The day concludes at 5:30 PM. Schedule will vary depending on project partner needs.
Compensation:
Corpsmembers are paid an AmeriCorps living stipend of $285 per week, or $570 biweekly before taxes. Upon completion of the term the Corpsmember will receive an education award of about $2900 that can be used to pay off student loans, or pay tuition for a Title IV accredited college or other educational program approved by AmeriCorps. Food costs are covered while on the project.
Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be a US citizen between the ages of 18 and 25 with a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
Timeline:
October 1, 2018 - March 16, 2019
APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE https://azcorps.org/open-positions
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Living Allowance
$1140
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$1140 monthly
Benefits
Stipend
Additional Benefits
Environmental Ethics:
Learn and practice ‘Leave no Trace’ techniques
Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living/travel and work skills as appropriate to the project. Additionally, remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed so as to remain generally healthy and safe, avoiding environmental injuries.
Live in a physically demanding, possibly remote environment for an uninterrupted period of up to several weeks. Conditions of this environment may vary significantly and may include severe and/or trying weather. The remoteness is such that it may require at a minimum one hour, but perhaps in excess of 12 hours, to reach the nearest advanced medical care.
Outdoor Skills and Fitness (where appropriate)
Education Benefits
College Degree, GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 25