Vacancy caducado!
AmeriCorps Youth Outdoors Members (ages 18-25) perform natural resource restoration projects with a crew of their adult peers and engage Twin Cities youth in after-school service projects and environmental education. In spring and fall, corpsmembers lead crews of Twin Cities youth participants (ages 15-18) in environmental education and community service projects after school and on Saturdays. In summer, crews complete natural resource restoration projects. Corpsmembers inspire youth, conduct community outreach and restore habitat in partnership with resource management agencies, working alongside conservation professionals.
JOB DETAILS:
AmeriCorps service position (ages 18-25)
Stipend: $1355/mo
Education award: $4144 upon successful completion of term
Location: Twin Cities, MN
TERM:
Start date: Rolling orientations now through May
End date: December 12, 2019
SCHEDULE:
Full-time, at least 40 hours/week
Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. typical during training and in summer
Tuesday Saturday, varied hours, typical during spring and fall youth programming
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work hard in an outdoor setting in adverse conditions for a minimum of 40 hrs/week
Commitment to foster strong work habits, environmental ethics, youth leadership and team unity
Ability to present to large groups in an outdoor setting, sometimes consisting of over 60 people of all ages
Positive attitude, interest in service and community work and desire to make a difference
REQUIREMENTS:
18-25 years old.
Full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award.
PERKS:
Gain valuable job skills applicable to any career
Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans
Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals
Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills
For more details and a complete list of locations, qualifications and requirements, please visit our application page.
APPLY ONLINE: conservationcorps.org/apply
DEADLINE: March 27, 2019
Apply soon! If positions fill, applications may close early.
Questions? Contact Kellie Lager, Recruitment Manager
[email protected] or 651-209-9900 x31
Vacancy caducado!