American Youthworks
FOUNDED IN: 1981
Address:
1901 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, Texas
78741
Individual Placement (IP) | U.S. Forest Service (USFS) | Lands and Minerals Technician Individual Placement | Lufkin, TX
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Individual Placement (IP) | U.S. Forest Service (USFS) | Lands and Minerals Technician Individual Placement | Lufkin, TX
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Lufkin
State / Territory: Texas
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Student Loan Forbearance
Project/Program Focus: Data Collection, Forestry, Historic Preservation, Other
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Founded in 1975, American YouthWorks (AYW) connects young adults to education, paid career training, and support services through Conservation Corps programs in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, and YouthBuild Pre-Apprenticeship programs in Austin and Taylor, TX. In a supportive learning environment, participants learn in-demand job skills while addressing critical community needs—disaster response through FEMA deployments, wildfire prevention and hazardous fuel reduction, public land and infrastructure maintenance, and access to affordable housing and healthcare. Our nationally recognized, award-winning programs welcome young adults from local communities and provide innovative pathways to meaningful employment and career success.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in getting paid to gain experience assessing various national forest land uses working with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Supervisor’s Office (USFS)?
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Supervisor’s Office (USFS) is seeking a Lands and Minerals Technician Individual Placement! This Individual Placement will assist U.S. Forest Service natural resource specialists in assessing various land uses within Texas’ national forest for compliance. The IP’s work will help determine whether resources are being responsibly managed by use holders.
Location: Lufkin, TX
This is a full-time seasonal term-based AmeriCorps Individual Placement position working outdoors. The Texas Conservation Corps is a Program of American YouthWorks.
APPLICATIONS DUE ON OUR WEBSITE: ASAP! Priority due date is before May 9, 2025 by 11:59pm CST
COMPENSATION (Monthly Living Allowance):
- $2,400 per month ($1200 biweekly)
AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS
Lufkin, TX (900 hour)
- May 12, 2025 – November 7, 2025
BENEFITS
- Monthly Living Allowance: to cover basic expenses during your service term
- Medical Health Insurance: Provided at no cost to participants by The Corps Network (TCN), eligible members can opt-in OR opt-out
- Personal and Professional Growth
- Technical and Fundamental skills training
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs
- Student Loan Forbearance: For eligible student loans, temporarily postpone payments during your term of service.
- Opportunity to network and build connections with partnering agencies
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35-50* pounds (*depending on crew type)
- Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
- Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC)
- View more qualifications on our website by clicking here!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand and power tools
- Function as part of a team with the ability to get along with members of all backgrounds and experience levels
- Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
HOW TO APPLY
Apply here (Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application) under “Conservation Corps”
*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/
JOB DUTIES
CONTACT INFORMATION
Conservation Corps of American YouthWorks – Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma
Email: jointxcc@ayw.org
Main Office Phone: 512-744-1900 (choose respective region on menu options)
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