Immerse yourself in outdoor environmental projects and cultivate connection to the Northwest, your teammates, and the unique ecological features that define our region. WCC is recruiting AmeriCorps members statewide!
Serving with WCC means spending your days outdoors, in all weather conditions, accomplishing projects that restore and enhance landscapes across Washington. Crew members serve on a crew of five AmeriCorps members, along with an experienced crew supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and development opportunities.
WCC supports a variety of crew types:
Restoration crews focus on habitat restoration and enhancement projects such as planting trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, and monitoring and maintaining restoration sites.
Trail crews focus on recreation enhancements such as building and maintaining trails, public camping infrastructure, bridges, boardwalks and more.
Spike crews travel around the state of Washington to complete both restoration and recreation focused projects. Food and lodging are provided while in travel status.
WCC partners with over 100 organizations across Washington State including Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments and non-profits. Members have opportunities to network with individuals leading ecological restoration and recreation access efforts statewide and regionally. WCC prioritizes physical and emotional safety and provides training for all field activities.
Members are also eligible for:
Living allowance of $1,406 twice a month ($2,812 per month, before taxes)
Location-based elevated living allowance available for members with positions based in King, Snohomish, Clark, and Kitsap counties: $1,530 twice a month ($3,060 per month, before taxes).
AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,824.07 (scholarship) upon successful completion of 3-month contract (and 450 service hours).
Educational loan forbearance is available through AmeriCorps for qualified loans.
Health insurance starting on the first day of service. WCC pays the monthly insurance premium.
Accessible and quality mental health services through the Member Assistance Program (MAP).
AmeriCorps Child Care Benefit Program, which is available to qualified full-time AmeriCorps State Members who need the benefit to serve.
Positions in your area: WCC is recruiting to fill positions across Washington State, including positions in Wenatchee and Moses Lake:
CREW-WENATCHEE/WDFW AND MULTIPLE SPONSORS: 1 position
This crew completes projects such as trail construction and maintenance, riparian restoration, native plant installation, fencing, and forest health projects. The crew utilizes herbicides and power tools (chain saws, brush cutters, etc.) on some projects. This is an extremely spike-heavy crew, traveling for almost all projects.
CREW-MOSES LAKE/WDFW: 2 positions
This crew serves with Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife throughout the Moses Lake area. It is a region of rock, lakes, and sagebrush offering endless recreational opportunity. The crew meets in Moses Lake, Washington. The crew completes restoration projects including invasive tree removal with chainsaws, native species installation, planting and site maintenance, scientific monitoring, and fence installation or repair and other related tasks.
Eligibility and Terms of Service
Age range: Must be 18-25 years old, with exceptions for those with military service or with mental or sensory disabilities. Strong preference is given to Washington state residents.
Typical schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. When traveling, schedule could alternately be Thursday - Thursday (10-hour days) with six days off prior.
Start and end date: June 10, 2024 – September 5, 2024
AmeriCorps Eligibility: US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent US Resident Alien
Application:
Learn more and apply online today: https://www.ecology.wa.gov/wcc.