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Americorps Crew Member/Leader - 2008/10/13 16:36
AmeriCorps Position: Crew Members & Crew Leaders (ages 18-25)
Location: Crews Located in MN & IA (Crew locations listed on application)
Term of Service: Crew Leader: Feb 2 Dec 17, 2009 & Crew Member: Feb 16 Dec 17, 2009
The Minnesota Conservation Corps , a non-profit environmental organization, is currently accepting applications for Crew Member & Leader positions. Crews of 1 leader and 3-4 members will participate in on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice working on conservation projects across the state. Leader and Member positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented work while learning about the environment and networking with natural resource professionals. Project sites vary throughout Minnesota and Iowa including urban settings and extreme wilderness. Service work is performed almost exclusively outdoors and may involve camping for several days at a time.
Responsibilities: Crew Members will receive training and complete various conservation projects such as tree planting, prairie restoration, streambank stabilization, GPS/GIS mapping, wildlife surveys, carpentry/construction, timber stand improvement, lakeshore restoration, erosion control, prescribed burning, environmental education, trail construction & maintenance, exotic species management, wildlife habitat improvement, wildland fire fighting and emergency response.
Crew Leaders will be responsible for project management, training and development of up to 4 Crew Members. The Crew Leader is responsible for the crews overall work performance and safety during a project. Crew Leaders work directly with Crew Members to complete all projects.
Qualifications:
Crew Members:
Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions and on challenging terrain.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
Strong desire to learn new skills and abilities.
Positive attitude and interest in service and community work.
Sense of adventure.
Crew Leaders (in addition to above Member qualifications):
Prior field and/or supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience/education in natural resource management, supervision, construction, small engine repair and/or related fields is desired.
Requirements: Must be 18-25 years old and be able to perform essential functions of the job including physically strenuous work 40 hours per week. Typical work week is Monday-Thursday (10 hours each day) with other days scheduled as required. Crew Members and Leaders should be available for week-long out of town assignments that involve camping near the work project site. A full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award. Personal protective equipment provided and required.
Benefits: Crew Members will receive a living stipend of $1140 a month (Crew Leaders: $1550 a month), health insurance, student loan forbearance during the service term, and a post-service AmeriCorps Education Award for $4725 that may be used for college expenses or to repay qualified student loans. Members and Leaders will have the opportunity to explore career options within the environmental field and to coordinate and complete a week-long service project of their choosing.
Timeline: Applicants are encouraged to submit by November 30th (Crew Leader position) or December 19th (Crew Member position). Early application encouraged; Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Download an application at: http://www.conservationcorps.org/applymcc.htm
Send applications to:
Minnesota Conservation Corps (YAP)
2715 Upper Afton Rd. Suite 100
Maplewood, MN 55119
Email: recruit@conservationcorps.org
Phone: (651) 209-9900 x 24
Fax: (651) 209-9901
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