Conservation Corps Member — Outdoor Service & Training

Southern California Mountains Foundation; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking individuals aged 18-26 to join the Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire in San Bernardino. The program offers on-the-job training to work on recycling routes, e-waste collection, trail projects, and other conservation efforts.

Participants will gain hands-on experience, participate in field-study programs, and receive training, uniforms, and transportation to project sites.

Qualifications

• 18-26 years of age.
• Resident of Riverside or San Bernardino Counties.
• Ability to perform extensive and repetitive physical activities (lifting, bending, standing; pushing/pulling).
• Willing to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Willing to participate in the UCCIE education programs.
• Ability to participate in Spike trips (multi-day/overnight work assignments, 4-5 days/nights).
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
• Interested in career development and participation in field-study programs.
• Interested in conservation issues, recycling, waste reduction, and natural resource projects.

Responsibilities

• Support recycling and conservation projects.
• Examples of work projects include: recycling routes/events, e-waste and tire collection/events, trail building and maintenance, fence building and repair, and weed abatement.
• Program participants receive on-the-job training and continuing education opportunities for up to 12 months.
• Training, uniforms, and transportation to work sites are provided.

Job description

Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking individuals aged 18-26 to join the Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire in San Bernardino. The program offers on-the-job training to work on recycling routes, e-waste collection, trail projects, and other conservation efforts.

Participants will gain hands-on experience, participate in field-study programs, and receive training, uniforms, and transportation to project sites.