American Youthworks
FOUNDED IN: 1981
Address:
1901 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, Texas
78741
TXCC Conservation and Disaster Response Team Members and Leaders | Houston, TX
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: TXCC Conservation and Disaster Response Team Members and Leaders | Houston, TX
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: Climate Change, Disaster Prep/Response, Forestry, Habitat Restoration, Herbicide Application, Invasive Species Management, 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 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
Are you interested in getting paid to gain experience and build community in conservation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief with opportunities to camp across Texas?
Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) participants engage in hands-on conservation projects on public lands, coastal regions, National Parks and recreational areas across the Central Southern United States. The Conservation Corps experience builds leadership skills, connection with community, and prepares young people with skills needed to enter the workforce with a strong work ethic and sense of service!
Conservation and Disaster Response Teams: These crews are focused on conservation projects throughout Texas landscapes and beyond. Crew Leaders and Members complete habitat restoration and trail projects with a variety of partners, from the National Park Service to local County Parks. Though most of the season will consist of conservation projects, these crews remain on-call and able to deploy should a flood, fire, hurricane, or other disasters occur. TXCC is both a state and federal resource during disasters, and leaders receive training in spontaneous volunteer management, donations management, and the Incident Command System. Common partners include FEMA and the Texas Department of Emergency Management.
This is a full-time seasonal term-based AmeriCorps position working outdoors that specifically focuses on gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief. The Texas Conservation Corps is a Program of American YouthWorks.
APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP!
COMPENSATION: $2,400-$2,720 per month + End-of-Service AmeriCorps Education Award
AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS
HOUSTON, TX (675 hour)
Crew Leader + Crew Member: May 13 – September 20, 2024
BENEFITS
- — Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs. Learn more about AmeriCorps and this award by clicking here!
- — Health insurance (at no cost to participants)
- — Non-private student loan deferment
- — First Aid certification
- — Technical and Fundamental skills training
- — FEMA certifications
- — Opportunity to network with partnering agencies: Including US Forest Service, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and National Park Service
- — Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal Lands
QUALIFICATIONS
- — High school diploma or GED
- — Between the ages of 18-35
- — US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
- — Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
- — Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand & power tools
- — Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- — 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).
*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
Texas Conservation Corps of American YouthWorks
Email: [email protected]
Main Office Phone: 512-744-1900 (choose respective region on menu options)
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