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Apply here:\u00a0https:\/\/my.americorps.gov\/mp\/listing\/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=100309<\/a><\/p>\n Heart of Oregon Corps\u2019 mission is to inspire and empower positive change in the lives of young people through jobs, education, and stewardship. We aim to improve economic and social vitality while increasing pathways out of poverty. We are training tomorrow\u2019s workforce today. Heart of Oregon Corps\u2019 AmeriCorps Public Lands Corps program serves local young people ages 17-24 throughout Central Oregon, and improves over 1,000 acres of public lands a year. The Land Stewardship Trainer position serves alongside of and trains these local, Opportunity Youth members. A Staff Crew Leader oversees each crew. Crews of 7-8 local young people, a Land Stewardship Trainer, and a Staff Crew Leader serve mostly outdoors on natural resource conservation projects. Crews learn to use a chainsaw or crosscut saw, build a fence, control invasive weeds, and maintain hiking\/biking trails. Project partners include the Deschutes and Ochoco US Forest Service, Prineville BLM District, and Bend Parks & Rec, among many others. This \u201cLand Stewardship Trainer\u201d position is a 10-month, 1700-hour, full-time, non-residential service position that has a leadership, but not supervisory role on the crew. The position serves outside on public lands about 75% of the time. The position is ideal for people with previous conservation corps experience or those with natural resources, outdoor leadership, and or environmental education backgrounds\/degrees. We prefer applicants to be at least 21 for driving regulations, but we will consider 19+ with previous corps experience. There are 2 positions open starting January 2021 with service anticipated to conclude on November, 2021. Service is on a full-time basis, primarily Monday-Friday daily, without overnight camping, except occasionally. No housing is provided with this service experience. Apply via the AmeriCorps portal, or, go to www.heartoforegon.org\/who-we-are\/careers.html<\/a> to find instructions to simply submit a resume and cover letter to start the process.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \nMember Duties : Under daily staff Crew Leader oversight, this position will complete public lands conservation projects in the field; providing training to a crew of local Opportunity Youth AmeriCorps members. The position will also deliver curriculum during Natural Resources Skills and Career Clinics. \u2022Complete hands-on conservation projects on public lands \u2022Assist staff Crew Leaders by providing field-based hard skills training, support, and mentoring to other local AmeriCorps service members on the crew \u2022Assist with tool\/equipment\/vehicle inventory tracking and maintenance \u2022Assist with driving and project logistics \u2022Deliver program curriculum for Natural Resources Skills and Careers Clinics \u2022Assist with spike camping trips. Must be available to camp occasionally throughout the term \u2022Assist in the delivery of other program services as assigned to the extent that it is in conflict with the primary position responsibilities or any AmeriCorps provision including AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities<\/p>\n Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Natural Resource Certifications , Training , Health Coverage .<\/p>\n Terms : Service Areas : Skills :
\nUniforms provided and required , Car recommended .<\/p>\n
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