Description
Based in Houston, TX - Crew Leaders will co-lead a crew of 6-10 individuals to serve with throughout their season. Crews work both hitch and local project schedules. For hitch projects crews will typically work a 10 days on and 4 days off schedule: leaving on a Monday, and coming back the following Wednesday. At the beginning of the week, the crew will go grocery shopping and purchase food with a budget provided by TxCC. The crews will then work, camp, eat, and live together until the end of their 10-day work cycle. For local projects crews will work a regular 8-5 pm, Monday-Friday schedule. The crews will get to and from their project sites using our vehicles, driven by the crew leaders during projects.
Based in Houston, TX - Crew Leaders will co-lead a crew of 6-10 individuals to serve with throughout their season. Crews work both hitch and local project schedules. For hitch projects crews will typically work a 10 days on and 4 days off schedule: leaving on a Monday, and coming back the following Wednesday. At the beginning of the week, the crew will go grocery shopping and purchase food with a budget provided by TxCC. The crews will then work, camp, eat, and live together until the end of their 10-day work cycle. For local projects crews will work a regular 8-5 pm, Monday-Friday schedule. The crews will get to and from their project sites using our vehicles, driven by the crew leaders during projects.
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Living Allowance
$1700
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$1700 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
S212 Wildland Chainsaws Certification
CPR/AED First Aid Certification
Wilderness First Aid Certification
Education Requirements
GED
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
-Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in rugged terrain, often wearing a 45lb backpack and carrying tools.
-Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
-Ability to pass a Criminal History Check
-Commitment to completing the entire season
-Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment
-Ability to work with a diverse group of people
-Willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 10 days at a time
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check
Age Requirement
21 - 28