American Youthworks
FOUNDED IN: 1981
Address:
1901 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, Texas
78741
Conservation and Disaster Crew Members + Leaders - Austin, TX
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Conservation and Disaster Crew Members + Leaders - Austin, TX
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Austin
State / Territory: Texas
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Student Loan Forbearance
Project/Program Focus: Disaster Prep/Response, Forestry, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Native Plants, Other, Trails
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1975, American YouthWorks connects young people with equitable access to educational and career opportunities, and support services through the Texas Conservation Corps, Louisiana Conservation Corps and YouthBuild Austin programs. In a supportive learning environment, participants learn new job skills by addressing urgent community issues such as building micro homes for shelterless individuals, disaster response through FEMA deployments, environmental resilience, and access to affordable housing and healthcare. AYW programs are award-winning models that welcome youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds, offering connection to innovative education and career training that can lead to meaningful employment and career opportunities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief?
Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) participants engage in hands-on conservation projects on public lands, coastal regions, National Parks and recreational areas across the Central Southern United States. The Conservation Corps experience builds leadership skills, connection with community, and prepares young people with skills needed to enter the workforce with a strong work ethic and sense of service!
Conservation and Disaster Crews: These crews are focused on conservation projects in Texas and Louisiana. Crew Leaders and Members complete habitat restoration and trail projects with a variety of partners, from the National Park Service to Travis County Parks. Though most of the season will consist of conservation projects, these crews remain on-call and able to deploy should a flood, fire, hurricane, or other disasters occur. TXCC is both a state and federal resource during disasters, and leaders receive training in spontaneous volunteer management, donations management, and the Incident Command System. Common partners include FEMA and the Texas Department of Emergency Management.
This is a full-time seasonal term-based AmeriCorps position working outdoors that specifically focuses on gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief. We highly recommend researching more about AmeriCorps programs and Texas Conservation Corps in advance!
Term Lengths
March 6 – August 25, 2023 (900 hour term)
March 20 – August 25, 2023 (900 hour term)
Benefits
- $1,459.26-$6,895 | Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs. Learn more about AmeriCorps and this award.
- Health insurance
- Non-private student loan deferment
- First Aid certification
- Technical and Fundamental skills training
- FEMA certifications
- Opportunity to network with partnering agencies: Including US Forest Service, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and National Park Service
- Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal Lands
- Weekly Conservation Corps Yoga Club Class with certified Yoga Instructor (optional)
HOW TO APPLY
Apply here (Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application): https://veoci.com/v/p/form/a6vrjwkwv3tr?c=133766
*The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form*
General Crew Type, Open Position, Qualifications, and Benefits Information found on our website here: https://americanyouthworks.org/programs/cc/join/
CONTACT INFORMATION
Texas Conservation Corps
Email: [email protected]
Main Office Phone: 512-744-1900 (choose respective region on menu options)
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