Description
AmeriCorps Youth Outdoors School and Community Forest Members will participate in on-the-job training to learn natural resource management and forestry skills, and put those skills into practice completing work at School Forest and Community Forest sites in Minnesota. Community Forest projects involve working with project partners to complete tree plantings in 12 communities across Minnesota, mainly during the spring and fall. School Forest projects involve working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and other project partners to complete site renovation and training at designated School Forest sites across the state. The crew will use natural resource and forestry management techniques to improve outdoor classroom sites and provide training to site stewards, facility managers, teachers and community partners. The crew will also engage students at school forest sites by providing environment education and leading the students in service-learning projects. The majority of project work will take place in School Forests.
JOB DETAILS:
-- AmeriCorps service position (ages 18-25)
-- Stipend: Crew Leader: $1690/mo; Crew Member: $1355/mo
-- Education award: $5920 upon successful completion of term
-- Location: Twin Cities, MN
TERM AND SCHEDULE:
-- Crew Leader: February 4-December 13, 2019
-- Crew Member: February 18-December 13, 2019
-- Schedule: Full-time, at least 40 hours/week
QUALIFICATIONS: Crew Member
-- Ability to work hard in an outdoor setting in adverse conditions for a minimum of 40 hrs/week
-- Commitment to foster strong work habits, environmental ethics, youth leadership and team unity
-- Ability to present to large groups in an outdoor setting, sometimes consisting of over 60 people of all ages
-- Positive attitude, interest in service and community work and desire to make a difference
QUALIFICATIONS: Crew Leader (in addition to above Crew Member qualifications)
-- Prior leadership experience with peers
-- Experience coordinating project tasks and logistics
-- Experience and/or education in natural resource management, environmental education, youth development
REQUIREMENTS:
-- 18-25 years old.
-- Full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award.
-- Crew Leaders only: Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
PERKS:
-- Gain valuable job skills applicable to any career
-- Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans
-- Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals
-- Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills
For more details and a complete list of qualifications and requirements, please visit our application page.
APPLY ONLINE: http://www.conservationcorps.org/apply
DEADLINE: January 24, 2019
Questions? Contact Kellie Lager, Recruitment Manager
recruit@conservationcorps.org or 651-209-9900 x31
AmeriCorps Youth Outdoors School and Community Forest Members will participate in on-the-job training to learn natural resource management and forestry skills, and put those skills into practice completing work at School Forest and Community Forest sites in Minnesota. Community Forest projects involve working with project partners to complete tree plantings in 12 communities across Minnesota, mainly during the spring and fall. School Forest projects involve working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and other project partners to complete site renovation and training at designated School Forest sites across the state. The crew will use natural resource and forestry management techniques to improve outdoor classroom sites and provide training to site stewards, facility managers, teachers and community partners. The crew will also engage students at school forest sites by providing environment education and leading the students in service-learning projects. The majority of project work will take place in School Forests.
JOB DETAILS:
-- AmeriCorps service position (ages 18-25)
-- Stipend: Crew Leader: $1690/mo; Crew Member: $1355/mo
-- Education award: $5920 upon successful completion of term
-- Location: Twin Cities, MN
TERM AND SCHEDULE:
-- Crew Leader: February 4-December 13, 2019
-- Crew Member: February 18-December 13, 2019
-- Schedule: Full-time, at least 40 hours/week
QUALIFICATIONS: Crew Member
-- Ability to work hard in an outdoor setting in adverse conditions for a minimum of 40 hrs/week
-- Commitment to foster strong work habits, environmental ethics, youth leadership and team unity
-- Ability to present to large groups in an outdoor setting, sometimes consisting of over 60 people of all ages
-- Positive attitude, interest in service and community work and desire to make a difference
QUALIFICATIONS: Crew Leader (in addition to above Crew Member qualifications)
-- Prior leadership experience with peers
-- Experience coordinating project tasks and logistics
-- Experience and/or education in natural resource management, environmental education, youth development
REQUIREMENTS:
-- 18-25 years old.
-- Full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award.
-- Crew Leaders only: Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
PERKS:
-- Gain valuable job skills applicable to any career
-- Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans
-- Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals
-- Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills
For more details and a complete list of qualifications and requirements, please visit our application page.
APPLY ONLINE: http://www.conservationcorps.org/apply
DEADLINE: January 24, 2019
Questions? Contact Kellie Lager, Recruitment Manager
recruit@conservationcorps.org or 651-209-9900 x31
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Living Allowance
$1355
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$1690 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Education Requirements
Less than High School Completed
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
18 - 25