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American Youthworks
FOUNDED IN: 1981
Address:
1901 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, Texas
78741
Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) | Trails Across Texas Crew | Members and Leaders | Austin, TX
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) | Trails Across Texas Crew | Members and Leaders | Austin, TX
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Austin
State / Territory: Texas
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Meals/Food Assistance, Student Loan Forbearance, Transportation Assistance
Project/Program Focus: Construction/Masonry, Habitat Restoration, Landscaping, 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, 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
Interested in getting paid to camp and travel around Texas while exploring different ecosystems and landscapes? The American YouthWorks – Texas Conservation Corps Trails Across Texas (TAT) Crew members will work in state parks across Texas maintaining and constructing trails and trail structures throughout the state!
Projects may include building and maintaining trails, constructing stone retaining walls, check steps, boardwalks, chainsaw work, and ADA compliant trails. Members will be trained in using tools such as chainsaws, picks, pruning saws, loppers, and rock bars. Crews travel to out-of-town project sites often, camping for up to 8-10 days at a time with 4-6 days off in between projects. All experiences are welcome!
This is a full-time seasonal AmeriCorps service term position working/camping outdoors that specifically focuses on gaining experience in trail projects and land maintenance. The Texas Conservation Corps is a Program of American YouthWorks.
APPLICATIONS DUE ON OUR WEBSITE: ASAP! Priority due date is before August 16, 2024 by 11:59pm CST
COMPENSATION (Monthly Living Allowance):
- Crew Leader $2,720 per month ($1,360 biweekly)
- Crew Member $2,400 per month ($1,200 biweekly)
AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS
AUSTIN, TX (900 hour)
- Crew Leader: September 9, 2024 – March 14, 2025
- Crew Member: September 23, 2024 – March 14, 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
- Support Services: Needs-based Support Services are offered for participants that need assistance with transportation, food, vital documents, bills, and other financial needs.
- Gear & Boot Assistance for qualified purchases.
- 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: Including US Forest Service, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, National Park Service, and more!
- Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal Lands
- Industry-Recognized Certifications and Trainings: depend on crew type and availability, and are not guaranteed during a term of service. Some that are frequently offered are the American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, the S-212 Wildland Chainsaw Certification (typically only for Crew Leaders), and FEMA Certifications (for crews on disaster response teams).
- Yoga Club: At the Austin, TX operating site only, participants may choose to join the weekly, 45 minute, Conservation Corps Yoga Club class led by a certified Yoga Instructor. Classes are for all skill levels and members can count AmeriCorps hours.
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 (participants cannot have more than three moving violations or non-preventable accidents in a three-year period)
- 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 – something about that
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, Louisiana, and Arkansas
Email: jointxcc@ayw.org
Main Office Phone: 512-744-1900 (choose respective region on menu options)
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