Rocky Mountain Youth Corps – CO
FOUNDED IN: 1993
Address:
991 Captain Jack Drive
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
80487
Fall Conservation Crew Member
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: No
Position title: Fall Conservation Crew Member
Deadline to apply: 08/06/2024
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Steamboat Springs
State / Territory: Colorado, Wyoming
Benefits: College Credit, Education Award, Housing – Primarily Camping, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Meals/Food Assistance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Student Loan Forbearance, Transportation Assistance
Project/Program Focus: Habitat Restoration, Herbicide Application, Historic Preservation, Invasive Species Management, Native Plants, Trails, Wildfire Management, Wildlife Management
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
RMYC engages the strength and potential of youth and young adults to make a difference in themselves and their community through meaningful service opportunities, educational experiences, and employment. RMYC strives to meet the needs of the communities and public lands of northwest Colorado by offering a variety of programs and services for youth ages 11-30 years.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
In RMYC’s Conservation Corps, we offer positions to young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout northwest Colorado. Projects may include a variety of trail construction/maintenance, fence installation/removal, invasive species management, fuels reduction with chainsaws, campground improvements, habitat restoration, historic preservation work, etc. (No prior experience is required!)
During the Fall Season (August 20th – October 11th, 2024) crews will travel to project sites, complete 10 hours of conservation-based project work per day, and camp together in a variety of outdoor conditions during the project week (5-9 days at a time), then will return to the office in Steamboat Springs, CO, and be ‘OFF’ for 2-5 days at a time. During your project days (or ‘hitch’), RMYC covers your crew’s food budget and transportation, but with ‘OFF’ time in the Fall, you are responsible for your food, transportation, and lodging. All corps members and leaders will participate in service projects, daily camp chores, and educational activities.
RMYC’s 2024 Fall Season will include general conservation crews, 3 full-time chainsaw crews, and a potential disaster relief crew! Crew type will be discussed further in the interview process.
JOB DUTIES
Essential Position Functions:
- Live, work, and serve closely with a diverse group of people
- Complete 10 hours of project work a day for 4-8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, for the duration of the season. (No prior experience is required)
- Participation in all RMYC service, education and group camping activities or duties:
- Swinging tools, hiking, carrying heavy weights and other intense physical labor.
- Cleaning the crew van, group cooking, collecting and filtering water and other group chores.
- Debriefing service projects, risk management discussions, feedback sessions and educational activities.
- Any other activities or duties deemed necessary by your Crew Leader or an RMYC staff member.
- Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of RMYC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco while operating in a 24/7 setting (summer) or while on hitch (fall); as well as other rules, regulations and risk management protocols.
- Members may not participate in any AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities as outlined in the Member Service Agreement (MSA).
REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to commit to the entirety of your Americorps term of service with RMYC.
- Pre-service background screening required including FBI background check.
- Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to serve on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Conservation Corps Program Manager: Cierra (CJ) LeCluyse
clecluyse@rockymountainyouthcorps.com
970.879.2135 ext. 101
Conservation Corps Program Director: Ashley Roscoe
aroscoe@rockymountainyouthcorps.com
970.879.2135 ext. 113
www.rockymountainyouthcorps.org
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Position descriptions/additional information can be found HERE
- More information on crew life and what to expect can be found on our Field Resource Website
- If you have questions, please feel free to reach out!