Job Type: AmeriCorps
Salary Details: $1,700 per month stipend + AmeriCorps Education Award
Required Experience: 0 – 1 years

See full details at https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-conservation–disaster-americorps-crew-leader-houston-texas/1840667482

Travel the Lone Star State and improve the region’s parks, trails, and public lands as a Conservation & Disaster Crew Leader!

TxCC’s Conservation & Disaster Crews are an AmeriCorps opportunity for young adults interested in working outdoors. Crews will spend their season completing a variety of conservation projects throughout the region. Projects may include trail construction & improvement, habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, wildland fuel reduction, and more. Crews also remain on call to help communities impacted by natural disasters.

As a Conservation & Disaster Crew Leader, you will grow as a leader and help guide your crew through the day-to-day field activities of protecting and improving our public lands.

Term dates: 01/04/2022 – 12/09/2022

Responsibilities

  • Help guide crew through day-to-day activities in the field
  • Assist in crew member orientation and training
  • Constructing & maintaining trails
  • Erosion control
  • Construction & upkeep of public land features
  • Remove invasive plant species
  • Wildland fuel reduction
  • Habitat restoration projects
  • Maintaining vehicles, tools, and equipment
  • Camp for up to 10 days at a time
  • Assist with camp duties such as cooking & dishes
  • Track crew progress in the field through paper logs & reports
  • Transport crew & equipment in 12 passenger van with an attached trailer
  • Communicate with staff & project partners

Benefits

  • $1,700 per month stipend
  • AmeriCorps Education Award
  • Public Land Corps Hiring Authority eligibility
  • Non-private student loan deferment
  • First Aid & CPR certification
  • FEMA certifications
  • Technical & soft skills training
  • Health insurance
  • Travel & camping opportunities
  • Opportunity to network with partnering agencies such as Louisiana State Parks, National Park Service, US Forest Service, and more

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Between the ages of 21-28
  • At least 5 months of prior hands-on conservation experience
  • US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
  • Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
  • Ability to hike 3-10 miles per day in rugged terrain, while carrying tools
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing hard, often repetitive, labor with hand & power tools
  • Ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 10 days at a time
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people
  • Commitment to complete the entire term of service

HOW TO APPLY

In nature, we know that communities dominated by one plant or animal are fragile and less productive. What we know to be true in nature we know to be true in the communities we live and serve in. We encourage people of all identities and experience levels to be a part of TxCC and help nurture the productivity & resilience of diversity in our community!

If you are interested in learning more about our opportunities or you are ready to apply, please visit the Crew Leader page on our website. Our online application is the only thing needed to start your interview process.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to jointxcc@americanyouthworks.org or 512.744.1900 ext. 1313.

We look forward to seeing your application soon!