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American Youthworks
FOUNDED IN: 1981
Address:
1901 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, Texas
78741
Louisiana Conservation Corps (LACC) | GulfCorps Crew Members and Leaders | Baton Rouge, LA | 1200 hour
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Louisiana Conservation Corps (LACC) | GulfCorps Crew Members and Leaders | Baton Rouge, LA | 1200 hour
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Baton Rouge
State / Territory: Louisiana
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Industry-Recognized Certifications
Project/Program Focus: Aquatic Restoration, Climate Change, Coastal Restoration, Habitat Restoration, Other
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, Arkansas 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
Searching for an opportunity to gain conservation experience and explore the outdoors with a focus in gulf and coastal restoration?
The Texas and Louisiana Conservation Corps (TXCC and LaCC) are looking to fill GulfCorps Crew Leader and Member openings for the 2024-2025 term year!
The GulfCorps program is based out of either Houston, TX and Baton Rouge, LA and aims to empower young people through conservation, education, service, and job training. Participants engage in hands-on projects on public lands, coastal regions, and occasionally in disaster areas.
The Texas and Louisiana Conservation Corps of American YouthWorks (TXCC and LaCC) are a part of the GulfCorps Initiative – For the upcoming season we are looking for dedicated young adults to work with us! TXCC and LaCC provide our members with hands-on opportunities, extensive training in conservation and coastal restoration, and the freedom to develop personally and professionally.
In this program the primary focus is gulf and coastal restoration with the potential to conduct prescribed burns. Crews will receive training and education on how prescribed burns impact the environment with Wildland Fire Trainings. There are also structured professional development for future career expansion and exploration after the gulf corps program!
APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP! Priority due date is by August 23, 2024 before 11:59PM CST
COMPENSATION: $2,400-$2,720 per month + End-of-Service AmeriCorps Education Award
AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS
Baton Rouge, LA (1200 hours) & Houston, TX (1200 hours)
Crew Leaders & Crew Members: 9/9/2024 – 5/9/2025
BENEFITS
- Monthly Living Allowance (Stipend)
- $2,400/month for Crew Members
- $2,720/month for Crew Leaders
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs. Learn more about AmeriCorps and this award.
- Free Health Insurance
- CPR & Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification
- Technical & fundamental skills training
- FEMA certifications
- GulfCorps training
- S212 training
- Wildland Firefighter training (depending on projects)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances while carrying tools
- Ability to operate tools
- Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35-50* pounds (*depending on crew type)
- Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain
- Ability to work long days in adverse weather conditions
- Depending on crew type, ability to hitch, camp, and travel throughout the duration of an entire AmeriCorps term
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- Between the ages of 18-28; Ages 21+ for Crew Leaders
- US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
- Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC)
- Additional experience and qualifications for Crew Leaders
- Clean 3-year Driving Record
- 3-5 months of previous conservation experience (ex: chainsaws, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, trail work)
- View more qualifications on our website by clicking here!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Effective in diverse community settings
- Able to work independently and with a crew while having a safety mindset
- Strong commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
- Adaptability and flexibility with project tasks during service hours
- Desire to learn, grow and challenge yourself
- Additional Preferred Experience and Qualifications for Crew Leaders
- Willingness to engage in hard conversations and mediate conflict
- Desire to explore your leaderships style and develop leadership skills
- Good problem solving and logistical skills
- Lead/Teach skills/patience/collaborative leadership
- Prior conservation corps and/or AmeriCorps experience
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/
American YouthWorks’ and AmeriCorps Non-Discrimination Policies
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.
JOB DUTIES
CONTACT INFORMATION
Conservation Corps of American YouthWorks – Texas and Louisiana
Email: jointxcc@ayw.org
Main Office Phone: 512-744-1900 (choose respective region on menu options)
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