American Youthworks
FOUNDED IN: 1981
Address:
1901 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, Texas
78741
TXCC Summer Youth Crew Leaders and Members - Multiple Locations
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: TXCC Summer Youth Crew Leaders and Members - Multiple Locations
Deadline to apply: 05/22/2022
Type of Position: Other
Town, City, Park, etc: Austin, Houston, and Tribal Nations
State / Territory: Texas
Benefits: Education Award, Student Loan Forbearance
Project/Program Focus: Habitat Restoration, Trails
Attachments/Supplemental Materials:
PDF-with-Links-2022-TXCC-Summer-Youth-Crew-General-Flyer-1
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
Spend your summer getting paid to build conservation skills and engage in environmental education! Texas Conservation Corps’ (TXCC) Summer Youth Crew Leaders co-lead a crew of six Crew Members on conservation projects in the parks, green spaces, and public lands of Texas. These AmeriCorps positions are open to recent high school graduates, teens, and young adults looking to spend a summer working on conservation projects throughout Texas. Opportunities for travel and camping will be provided! The program works in partnership with several agencies and organizations dedicated to serving youth and the environment.
Crew Members: Ages 17-21 | Crew Leaders: Ages 21-28
Austin and Tribal Nations Program Start / End Date:
Crew Leaders: May 23 – August 5, 2022
Crew Members: June 6 – August 5, 2022
Houston Program Start / End Date:
Crew Leaders and Crew Members: June 13 – August 12, 2022
JOB DUTIES
REQUIREMENTS
Crew Leader Qualifications – Must Have
- High school diploma or GED
- Between the ages of 21-28
- US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
- Clean 3-year Driving Record
- Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
- Prior experience in camping, backcountry travel, or related fieldwork
- Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in rugged terrain, often wearing a 45lb backpack and carrying tools.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
- Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment
Crew Member Qualifications – Must Have
- Between the ages of 17-21
- Ability to have transportation to and from American YouthWorks locations
- US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
- Commitment to completing the entire term of service
- Strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email us with any questions about our programs at [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application Information
Please apply on our website to be considered for this position and begin the interview process!
Crew Member Application is found here: https://americanyouthworks.org/programs/txcc/txcc-youth-crew-member-overview/
Crew Leader Application is found here: https://americanyouthworks.org/programs/txcc/txcc-youth-crew-leader-overview/txcc-aus-yc-cl/