{"id":59036,"date":"2026-05-21T11:52:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=59036"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:52:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:52:44","slug":"job-high-desert-conservation-corps-americorps-field-team-leader-heart-of-oregon-corps-prineville-bend-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-high-desert-conservation-corps-americorps-field-team-leader-heart-of-oregon-corps-prineville-bend-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: High Desert Conservation Corps &#8211; AmeriCorps Field Team Leader,\u00a0Heart of Oregon Corps (Prineville \/ Bend, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-americorps-field-team-leader-ftl-prinville-oregon\/6240638298?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"><i class=\"far fa-bookmark\"><\/i> <span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">Heart of Oregon Corps<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Prineville and Bend, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/oregon\">Oregon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-share\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content test_job_content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/americorps-jobs\">AmeriCorps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">\ud83d\udcb0 Living Allowance: Up to $27,730 (pre-tax ,paid biweekly) \ud83c\udf93 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $7,395 upon successful completion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">\ud83e\ude7a Health Coverage: Oregon Health Plan (if you qualify) \ud83d\udc76 Childcare assistance (if eligible) \ud83d\udcda Student loan forbearance for qualifying federal loans \ud83d\uddd3 Up to 12 paid holidays + 80 hours sick\/vacation leave Professional training opportunities may i<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Deadline<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Jun 01, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Min. Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/experience\/entry\">0 &#8211; 1 year<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Bend, Redmond, or Prineville, Oregon\u00a0<em>(Housing is not provided. You must find housing in Central Oregon.)<\/em>\u00a0<br \/><strong>Service Term:<\/strong>\u00a047 weeks (1700-hour AmeriCorps term)\u00a0<br \/><strong>Start Date:<\/strong>\u00a0June 2026\u00a0<br \/><strong>Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Position\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Heart of Oregon Corps<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Heart of Oregon Corps inspires and empowers positive change in the lives of young people through\u00a0<strong>jobs, education, and stewardship<\/strong>. Our\u00a0<strong>High Desert Conservation Corps (HDCC)<\/strong>\u00a0program engages young adults ages 17\u201324 in hands-on conservation service projects across Central Oregon.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>HDCC\u00a0crews\u00a0partner with organizations like the\u00a0<strong>U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bend Park &amp; Recreation District<\/strong>\u00a0to complete projects such as:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Habitat restoration\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Fire fuels reduction\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Trail maintenance\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Invasive species management\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Fencing and land stewardship projects\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position Overview<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>AmeriCorps Field Team Leader (FTL)<\/strong>\u00a0is a leadership role that supports and mentors a crew of young adults completing conservation projects across Central Oregon.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FTLs help coordinate daily project work, model strong teamwork, and support crew development while gaining valuable\u00a0<strong>leadership and natural resource management experience<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You will work with the Crew Leader and gradually take on more leadership responsibility\u2014including\u00a0<strong>leading the crew independently on project days after training<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About 90% of service occurs outdoors<\/strong>\u00a0on public lands in a variety of weather conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support daily conservation projects and field logistics\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Mentor a crew of members ages\u00a0<strong>17\u201324<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Transport crews to project sites using HOC vehicles\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Support crew development and positive team culture\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Assist with project tracking and reporting\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Participate in occasional overnight camping projects\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Typical service schedules include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 1<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2013Friday\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>7:50 AM \u2013 4:30 PM\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Option 2<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2013Thursday\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Four 10-hour days (6:50 AM \u2013 5:30 PM)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Schedules may vary depending on\u00a0<strong>projects, weather, and season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AmeriCorps Benefits<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Living Allowance:<\/strong>\u00a0Up to\u00a0<strong>$27,730<\/strong>\u00a0(pre-tax\u00a0,paid\u00a0biweekly)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Segal AmeriCorps Education Award:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>$7,395<\/strong>\u00a0upon successful completion\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health Coverage: <\/strong>Oregon Health Plan (if you qualify)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Childcare assistance (if eligible)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Student loan forbearance for qualifying federal loans\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Up to <strong>12 paid holidays + 80 hours sick\/vacation leave<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Professional training opportunities may include:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CPR \/ First Aid\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Mental Health First Aid\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Chainsaw S212\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Crosscut Saw\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Wilderness First Aid\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Minimum Qualifications<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preferred\u00a0<strong>21+<\/strong>\u00a0for driving requirements (19+ considered with previous corps experience)\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Interest in\u00a0<strong>conservation, outdoor work, and youth leadership<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work outdoors in\u00a0<strong>all weather conditions<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ability to\u00a0<strong>lift up<\/strong><strong>\u00a0to 60\u00a0<\/strong><strong>lbs<\/strong><strong>\u00a0and hike several miles daily<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s license preferred\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Available for the\u00a0<strong>entire 47-week service term<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Must be a\u00a0<strong>U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Previous conservation corps or outdoor leadership experience is helpful but\u00a0<strong>not required<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Heart of Oregon Corps is an equal opportunity employer; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Alternative formats are available upon request by contacting <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@heartoforegon.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recruitment@heartoforegon.org<\/a> . As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Heart of Oregon Corps is prohibited from discriminating on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, and against any beneficiary of programs on the basis of the beneficiary\u2019s citizenship\/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply test_job_how_to_apply\"><strong><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button\"><span class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__button__text\">How To Apply<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\n<div id=\"how-to-apply-content-275085\" class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__content\">\n<p>Submit your\u00a0resume and cover letter\u00a0to:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:recruitment@heartoforegon.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>recruitment@heartoforegon.org<\/u><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Complete the online application\u00a0here:\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/a101571.socialsolutionsportal.com\/apricot-intake\/0cfe7b90-8b34-4aa5-9ac6-17fe6cbd25eb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/a101571.socialsolutionsportal.com\/apricot-intake\/0cfe7b90-8b34-4aa5-9ac6-17fe6cbd25eb\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__description\">When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"job-frame__meta\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\" width=\"100\">Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/forestry-jobs\">Forestry <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/restoration-jobs\">Restoration <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/outdoor-recreation-jobs\">Outdoor Recreation<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\">Tags<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/tag\/trail-maintenance-jobs\">Trail Maintenance<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11259,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,208],"tags":[4,215,901,292,32,33,243,7,13,234,9,239],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59036"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11259"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59036"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59037,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59036\/revisions\/59037"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}