Corpsmember

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

Job Details

Job Location: San Bernardino, CA 92405
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly

Introduction 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 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 Foundation employs 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. It was created to provide employment training to underserved transition‑age youth/young adults at risk of incarceration in the City of San Bernardino. The UCCIE provides at‑risk transition‑age youth with opportunities to succeed through job‑skills training, education, and work experience focused on service projects that benefit the community. The program has three main focus areas: conservation services, recycling services, and corps‑member development with an on‑site John Muir charter school. The UCCIE is primarily funded by government, corporate and foundation grants, and fee‑for‑service projects. The department has 15 full‑time staff who hire and train 50‑60 young adult corps‑members 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. Corps‑members 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 are provided.

Qualifications

• 18-26 years of age
• A resident of Riverside or San Bernardino Counties
• Ability to perform extensive and repetitive physical activities
  • Lifting, bending, standing, and pushing/pulling for long periods of time
  • Hiking on uneven terrain
• Willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Willing and able to participate in the UCCIE education programs
• Ability 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 people
• Interested in career development and participation in field‑study programs
• Interested in conservation issues, recycling, waste reduction, and natural resource projects