Corpsmember

Southern-California-Mountains-Foundation; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Southern California Mountains Foundation is seeking a part-time UCCIE Corpsmember to support conservation and recycling projects across its Inland Empire programs. The role focuses on hands-on fieldwork, trail upkeep, and community environmental service with an emphasis on safety and teamwork.

You will join crews delivering on-site conservation and recycling work, receive on-the-job training, and access transportation and mentorship while developing career skills in environmental science and

Qualifications

• Aged 18-26 and resident of Coachella, CA within the Prospera Plan area.
• Able to perform extensive and repetitive physical activities.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Able to participate in Spike trips (multi-day/overnight assignments).

Responsibilities

• Support recycling and conservation projects.
• Participate in recycling routes, e-waste and tire collection.
• Assist with trail building and maintenance.
• Perform fence building and repair work.
• Weed abatement activities.

Skills

Physical endurance

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Spike trips

Job description

Southern California Mountain FoundationJob Title:UCCIE CorpsmemberReports to:Crew Supervisor/Crew LeadStatus:Part-time hourly at-will employment.Hours:Primary work hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday through Friday and some evenings and weekends as scheduled/needed. This schedule varies during the summertime.Location:San Bernardino - 1355 W 26th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405Coachella - 42921 Madio Street, Indio, CA 92201Introduction to the Organization:The Southern California Mountains Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes connecting communities to our public lands is the key to their survival. We mobilize individuals to inspire and engage in environmental citizenship. The Southern California Mountains Foundation supports youth development through conservation initiatives integrating environmental education, training and hands-on service projects; protects our natural resources through adult and family-led programming; and provides interpretive services that focus on outdoor recreation, responsible use, and stewardship of our natural environment. The Southern California Mountains Foundation is comprised of 30 full-time staff, 75-100 part-time employees and 750 volunteers. We achieve our mission through seven programs: (1) Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire, (2) Big Bear Discovery Center, (3) Off-Highway Vehicles, (4) Fire Lookouts, (5) National Children’s Forest, (6) Music in the Mountains and (7) Big Bear Valley Trails.Introduction to the Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire:The Urban Conservation Corps of the Inland Empire (UCCIE) is a certified Local Conservation Corps founded in 2006 by the late Bobby Vega and his wife Sandy Bonilla, out of a need to provide employment training to underserved transition age youth/young adults at risk of incarceration in the City of San Bernardino. The goal of the UCCIE is to provide at-risk transition age youth with opportunities to succeed through job skills training, education, and work experience with an emphasis on service projects that benefit the community. The UCCIE is the largest program of the Southern California Mountains Foundation, with three main focus areas: (1) Conservation services , (2) Recycling services, and (3) Corpsmember development with an on-site John Muir charter school. The UCCIE is primarily funded by a variety of government grants, corporate and foundation grants, and fee-for-service projects. The UCCIE department has 15 full time staff that hire and train 50-60 young adult corpsmembers annually to work on conservation and recycling projects in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.Job Description:The UCCIE is a 12-month program that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, ages 18-26, to join our crews and education program. Corpsmembers (program participants) serve on crews of 4-10 individuals providing services to their community. The type of daily work varies. Participants will 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 are provided on-the-job training and continuing education opportunities for up to 12 months. Training, uniforms, and transportation to the work sites is provided.Requirements:18-26 years of ageA resident of Coachella, CA within the Prospera Plan area https://www.coachellaprospera.com/mapAbility to perform extensive and repetitive physical activitiesLifting, bending, standing, and pushing/pulling for long periods of timeHiking on uneven terrainWilling and able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditionsWilling and able to participate in the UCCIE education programsAbility to participate in Spike trips (multi-day/overnight work assignments, consisting of 4-5 days and nights)Ability to work well with diverse groups of peopleInterested in career development and participation in field-study programsInterested in conservation issues, recycling, waste reduction, and natural resource projectsCompensation:This is a part-time position with a possibility of up to 40 hours a week. The work schedule is primarily Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch. The primary work hours are updated during the summer months. Flexibility in work schedule is required. Evenings and weekends are scheduled as needed.Hourly pay rate is $18.00/hourTraining and mentorship in environmental science, career development, public relations, and community leadership.Post-service job search assistance and support for one year after completion of the program