GulfCorps Crew Members and Leaders | Houston, TX or Baton Rouge, LA | 1200 hour

CORPS NETWORK; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

GulfCorps Crew Members and Leaders | Houston, TX or Baton Rouge, LA | 1200 hours

JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position Title: GulfCorps Crew Members and Leaders
Deadline to Apply: 2024-08-19
Type of Position: Corpsmember (Crew)
Location: Houston, TX or Baton Rouge, LA
Benefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Student Loan Forbearance
Project/Program Focus: Aquatic Restoration, Climate Change, Coastal Restoration, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Native Plants

Searching for an opportunity to gain conservation experience and explore the outdoors with a focus in gulf and coastal restoration?

The Texas and Louisiana Conservation Corps (TXCC and LaCC) are looking to fill GulfCorps Crew Leader and Member openings for the 2024-2025 term year!

The GulfCorps program aims to empower young people through conservation, education, service, and job training. Participants engage in hands-on projects on public lands, coastal regions, and occasionally in disaster areas.

TXCC and LaCC provide our members with hands-on opportunities, extensive training in conservation and coastal restoration, and the freedom to develop personally and professionally.

The primary focus is gulf and coastal restoration with the potential to conduct prescribed burns. Crews will receive training and education on how prescribed burns impact the environment with Wildland Fire Trainings. There are also structured professional development opportunities for future career expansion after the GulfCorps program.

APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP! Priority due date is by August 26, 2024, before 11:59 PM CST.

AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS

Houston, TX (1200 hours) & Baton Rouge, LA (1200 hours)

• CPR & Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification
• Technical & fundamental skills training
• FEMA certifications
• GulfCorps training
• S212 training
• Wildland Firefighter training (depending on projects)

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Between the ages of 18-35; Ages 21+ for Crew Leaders
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand & power tools
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment

Apply here (Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application) under “Conservation Corps”.

*The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form.*

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service.