SCA AL GulfCorps (PO-00734659)

The ALCC Program is focused on providing young adults opportunities to grow competitive skills in the field of natural resource management to prepare them to move into jobs with project partners after their term of service. Our partners include federal, state, local, and non-profit environmental agencies. Skills will include hands on conservation service experience, professional development training, and nationally recognized certifications. 

Service will mostly be outdoors and will sometimes require heavy lifting (~50 lb) and using equipment such as chainsaws and brush cutters. Team members will be supervised in the field by an experienced SCA Crew Leader. All team members are expected to be respectful, on-time, hardworking, and aware of conditions to ensure a safe service environment.

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
 

• Interest and investment in leadership development and teamwork is required. 
• Commitment to serving as a productive team member; interpersonal and professional skills are pluses. 
• Commitment to service in environmental conditions that will include extreme heat, extreme cold, high winds, and precipitation.
• Must be willing to learn how to use hand tools and power tools to accomplish service activities.
• Ability to communicate the presence of safety hazards through visual and auditory means.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., and walk/hike on uneven terrain, uphill or downhill, for 5 miles.
• Ability to pass SCA’s background check. 

• No previous experience is required for this position.

• Must be eligible to serve as an AmeriCorps Member. This includes:
  • Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States;
  • Being at least 18 years or older;
  • Having a high school diploma or equivalent;
  • Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks.

• Interest in hands-on, outdoor service activities is preferred.
• Interest in pursuing a career in conservation or a related field is preferred.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, crew leaders, and members;
• Function as part of a team;
• Understand verbal and/or written communication;

• Must be dependable, flexible, and cooperative;
• Ability to take initiative to complete the task at hand without prompting;
• Accepting of leadership and supervisory authority; and
• Completes tasks appropriately and in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements:            

• Hike up to 5 miles, often while carrying a backpack, tools, and equipment
• Lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform duties in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain
• Ability to communicate the presence of safety hazards through visual and auditory means.

• Pay: From $480 a week living allowance.  
• AmeriCorps Education Award ($3,247.50) upon successful completion of program.  
• Member Assistance Program 
• Trainings provided: Wilderness First Aid, Wildland Chainsaw (S212), Wildland Firefighter (Red card), and SCA Leadership Development Training.    

• Crew member Orientation (Sept 11, 12 2022)
• GulfCorps Orientation (Sept 18-22, 2023)
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR (Sept 25-27, 2022)
• Wildland Firefighter Chainsaw Certification (11/13/2023 – 11/15/2023)
• Wildland Firefighter Certification (11/15/2023 – 11/17/2023)