American Youthworks
FOUNDED IN: 1981
Address:
1901 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, Texas
78741
USFS Individual Placement: Recreation and Visitor Center Technician | Kisatchie National Forest – Boyce, LA | 3 Open Positions
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: USFS Individual Placement: Recreation and Visitor Center Technician | Kisatchie National Forest – Boyce, LA | 3 Open Positions
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Boyce
State / Territory: Louisiana
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority
Project/Program Focus: Other, Visitor Services, Wildfire Management
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 a paid service opportunity and on-the-job training while working in a national forest?
These 3 Individual Placements (IPs) will assist the Kisatchie National Forest staff in a variety of tasks throughout the forest. Work will include inspecting, improving, and maintaining public use areas including campgrounds, trails and trail heads, signage, facilities, and more.
These members will also provide assistance to forest service staff by helping to man the front desk at the district office, where they will help with low-level administrative tasks and interact with forest visitors, answering questions about forest rules, access, events, and possibly engaging interpretative opportunities. These IPs may also potentially be involved on some aspects of fire management in the forest, including helping participating in prescribed burn operations.
Agencies: U.S. Forest Service (USFS) | Location: Kisatchie National Forest – Boyce, LA | Positions: 3 OPEN
Compensation: $2,400/month living allowance
Service Term: April 12, 2024 – October 4, 2024 | 900 Hour
HOW TO APPLY
Apply here (Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application): https://veoci.com/v/p/form/a6vrjwkwv3tr?c=133766
*The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form*
JOB DUTIES
CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary Points of Contact:
Individual Placements Coordinator | Texas Conservation Corps
- Megan Smith | Pronouns: she/her/hers
- Phone: 210.990.1607
- Email: [email protected]
TXCC Main Office (Austin, TX) – Recruitment and Member Services Team
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Phone: Call 512-744-1900 ext. 1313
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Email: [email protected]
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