Crew Leader

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Education award

Health Coverage

Stipend

Training

Job summary

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is seeking members for field crews to restore habitat, manage natural resources, and assist in community and disaster response. Members will learn hands-on conservation skills while contributing to meaningful projects across regions.

Contracted as AmeriCorps members, participants receive benefits such as childcare assistance, an education award, health coverage, a stipend, and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth throughout

Qualifications

• Commitment to service and conservation.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn field skills and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve on field crews restoring habitat and natural resources.
• Assist in managing projects and learning hands-on conservation skills.
• Participate in stream restoration, trail work, and planting activities.
• Contribute to emergency response and disaster-related efforts as needed.
• Collaborate with teammates to complete projects safely and efficiently.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Job description

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa (CCMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee that engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in programs and initiatives that improve access to outdoor recreation, restore natural habitat, protect waterways, and respond to community needs and natural disasters. Our mission is to cultivate a community of emerging leaders in service to people and the planet.

Member Duties

• AmeriCorps Field Crews serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and occasionally responding to natural disasters or community needs. The Field Crew program prioritizes personal and professional growth while teaching hands‑on conservation skills in the field.
• Members develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects.
• Natural resources projects vary by region and crew location, but may include:
• Invasive species management
• Stream bank stabilization, erosion control
• Prescribed burning
• Trail construction & maintenance
• Tree planting
• Basic carpentry
• Wild land fire suppression
• Emergency response

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Stipend
• Training

Terms

Car recommended,Uniforms provided and required.

Service Areas

• Disaster Relief
• Environment

Website https://conservationcorps.org/join/