Lakes Region Conservation Corps

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Housing

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

Lakes Region Conservation Corps members are the driving force behind conservation efforts in New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is managed by the Squam Lakes Association with full-term positions available at Squam Lakes Association, Green Mountain Conservation Group, Mount Washington Observatory and The Nature Conservancy.

Full-year (1700 hour) terms of service are available January–November. Members educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, spearhead reports on

Responsibilities

• Educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives.
• Spearhead reports on conservation efforts.
• Lead volunteer crews.
• Remove invasive species.
• Maintain trail networks.
• Drive the missions of environmental nonprofits in NH.

Job description

Member Benefits:

• - Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification;
• - Living allowance;
• AmeriCorps Segal Education Award received upon successful completion (minimum of 1700 hours for full-year);
• - Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans
• -Other benefits are available dependent upon term of service and host-site.

Lakes Region Conservation Corps members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is managed by the Squam Lakes Association with full-term positions available at Squam Lakes Association, Green Mountain Conservation Group, Mount Washington Observatory and The Nature Conservancy. The program provides hands‑on conservation work experience over a broad range of areas, which ensure that members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Full-year (1700 hour) terms of service are available January-November. Member Benefits: Lakes Region Conservation Corps members enjoy a variety of benefits, regardless of host-site:

See our website for more specific information on host sites: https://www.lakesregionconservationcorps.org/

Member Duties :

Members educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, spearhead reports on conservation efforts, lead volunteer crews, remove invasive species, maintain trail networks, and more to drive the missions of environmental nonprofits in NH. The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important professional skills that are applicable to future careers within any occupational and educational field.

Program Benefits :

• Education award upon successful completion of service,Housing,Living Allowance,Training.

Terms :

• Car recommended,Permits working at another job during off hours,Uniforms provided and required.

Contact

Elise Eifler

534 US Route 3

Holderness NH 03245

6039687336