Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) | GulfCorps Crew | Members and Leaders | Houston, TX | 1200 hour
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Houston
State / Territory: Texas
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Student Loan Forbearance
Project/Program Focus: Aquatic Restoration, Coastal Restoration, Other, Wildfire Management

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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.

Searching for an opportunity to gain conservation experience and explore the outdoors with a focus in gulf and coastal restoration?

The American YouthWorks – Texas Conservation Corps (AYW TXCC) is looking to fill GulfCorps Crew Leader and Member openings for the 2025-2026 term year!

The GulfCorps program is based out of Houston, TX 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 AYW Conservation Corps is a part of the GulfCorps Initiative – For the upcoming season we are looking for dedicated young adults to work with us! TXCC provides  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 July 25, 2025 before 11:59PM CST

COMPENSATION (Monthly Living Allowance):

• Crew Leaders: $2,720 per month ($1,360 biweekly)
• Crew Members: $2,400 per month ($1,200 biweekly)

AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS

Houston, TX (1200 hours)

Crew Leaders & Crew Members: 9/8/2025 – 5/8/2026

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
• GulfCorps training
• S212 training (depending on projects)
• 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 18-35; 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

• 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
  • Collaborative Leadership and Facilitation skills
  • Prior Conservation Corps and/or AmeriCorps experience with successful completion of term

HOW TO APPLY

Apply here (Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application) under “Conservation Corps” > “GulfCorps”

*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/what-we-do/cc/benefits-and-qualifications/