Mile High Youth Corps (HQ-Denver)
FOUNDED IN: 1992
Address:
1801 Federal Blvd.
Denver, Colorado
80204
Generation Wild Crew: Environmental Stewardship Corpsmember
JOB DETAILS
Position title: Generation Wild Crew: Environmental Stewardship Corpsmember
Type of Position: Corpsmember / Intern
Town, City, Park, etc: Denver
State / Territory: Colorado
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Student Loan Forbearance
Project/Program Focus: Aquatic Restoration, Farming, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Landscaping, Trails, Visitor Services
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
2022-GenerationWild-Crew-Corpsmember-Full-Time-Summer
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization established in 1992 to give youth ages 18 to 24 a chance to earn an income and learn hands-on job skills while serving in their communities. In its first year, 20 youth served Denver neighborhoods through a single 10-week program. Today, MHYC engages over 250 youth (called Corpsmembers) every year through several comprehensive programs that integrate paid work experience on community service projects with leadership development, career exploration, and education. During its 30 year history, Mile High Youth Corps has grown from a small, seasonal, neighborhood-based organization to a comprehensive, year-round, regional program serving 23 counties from two regional offices, Metro Denver and the Southern Front Range.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Become the change you wish to see in the world. As a Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) Corpsmember, you will:
- Create meaningful change
- Gain new skills and experiences
- Elevate your leadership
- Get paid to serve your community
- Make friends, build your network and have fun
Position Type: Seasonal, full-time, 3-month service commitment, lifelong impact.
Position Description: The MHYC Generation Wild Crew is comprised of 4 Corpsmembers (18-24 year-old program participants) who serve together as part of the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Generation Wild Initiative which aims to connect kids and families to the outdoors. MHYC’s Generation Wild Crew works closely with Northeast Metro Coalition partner organizations that serve the communities of Commerce City, Northwest Aurora, Northeast Park Hill, and Montbello. As a Corpsmember, you will lead and assist activities that provide outreach and education, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. Due to COVID-19, Corpsmembers can expect that some activities will be conducted virtually. Mile High Youth Corps is a regional, non-profit, AmeriCorps affiliated organization that provides service opportunities that help the planet and pathways to a promising future.
Timeline:
- June 6, 2022 – August 12, 2022
- Schedules of approximately 40-hours per week will be arranged upon hire. Candidates should expect a standard Monday-Friday schedule during the service term
MHYC is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives. If you are interested in this position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills, or that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we encourage you to submit an application anyway.
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
- 18-24 years-old*
- Residents of Commerce City, Northwest Aurora, Northeast Park Hill, or Montbello are strongly encouraged to apply.
- High school or GED graduate or actively pursuing.
- Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident. Identification documents are required on your first day (passport or driver’s license and birth certificate or other equivalent documents).
- Must be able to spend 8-10 hours a day outdoors in all weather conditions (e.g., sun, heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).
- Ability to complete a minimum of 300-hours of service during the term of service.
Requirements:
- Must be able to travel to and from MHYC headquarters and partner service sites in Northeast Metro Denver.
- * Some members of the Generation Wild Crew will be required to drive MHYC vehicles. Drivers must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver’s license and have an insurable DMV record.
- Pre-service background-check required; this position has recurring access to vulnerable populations.
- Corpsmembers must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.
- MHYC has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Individuals must submit proof of full vaccination, partial vaccination, or submit their COVID-19 vaccination medical or religious exemption request by their first day. If only partial vaccination is submitted, proof of the second shot needs to meet the recommended time interval of the vaccine administered. Please reach out to MHYC staff for exemption forms or more information.
- This position reports to MHYC’s HR & Outreach Specialist
Mile High Youth Corps is committed to diversity in principle and practice, both in the community at large and within the organization. We are, therefore, committed to having our internal operations and employment practices administered on a non-discriminating basis inclusive of, but not limited to, race, religion, color, socioeconomic status, gender, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, or national origin.
CONTACT INFORMATION
To Apply:
- Visit our website at www.milehighyouthcorps.org and click “Apply Now”.
- Questions or need help filling out an application? Please email [email protected] or call 303-437-0926.