Land Conservation Crew Members (Denver)

CORPS NETWORK; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

Job summary

Mile High Youth Corps is for young adults who are passionate about protecting the planet. We pay you to complete community‑based environmental projects, while equipping you with the skills you need to build an impactful career. Join us for our summer and/or fall Land Conservation program!

The Land Conservation crews are team‑based, 11‑ or 13‑week‑long programs for individuals between the ages 18‑24. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program.

Qualifications

• Training in stewardship skillsets including First Aid/CPR.
• S‑212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws training (required for sawyers).
• Trail building and maintenance training.
• Herbicide application training.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in one or more stewardship skillsets.
• Work on environmental stewardship projects on public lands.
• AmeriCorps enrollment with related education award benefits.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Wildland chainsaws

Trail building

Herbicide application

Tools

Chainsaws

Job description

Land Conservation Crew Members (Denver)

Actively Recruiting: Yes

Position title: Land Conservation Crew Members (Denver)

Type of Position: Corpsmember (Crew)

Town, City, Park, etc: Denver

State / Territory: Colorado

Benefits: Education Award

Project/Program Focus: Forestry/Tree Management

Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1992 to give youth ages 18 to 24 a chance to earn an income and learn hands‑on job skills while serving in their communities. In its first year, 20 youth served Denver neighborhoods through a single 10‑week program. Today, MHYC engages over 250 youth (called Corpsmembers) every year through several comprehensive programs that integrate paid work experience on community service projects with leadership development, career exploration, and education. During its 30‑year history, Mile High Youth Corps has grown from a small, seasonal, neighborhood‑based organization to a comprehensive, year‑round, regional program serving 23 counties from two regional offices, Metro Denver and the Southern Front Range.

Position Description

Mile High Youth Corps is for young adults who are passionate about protecting the planet. We pay you to complete community‑based environmental projects, while equipping you with the skills you need to build an impactful career.

This is not like other jobs. We are a grassroots organization that is committed to providing training, mentorship, and opportunities to youth.

Spend your year supported by supervisors who care about your development, peers that are passionate about nature, and a real community. Who knows where this could lead you?

Join us for our summer and/or fall Land Conservation program! The Land Conservation crews are team‑based, 11‑ or 13‑week‑long programs for individuals between the ages 18‑24. Land Conservation participants (called Corpsmembers) serve on environmental stewardship projects on public lands throughout the Southern Front Range, Denver Metro area, and Eastern Plains. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. This means you get paid $1,160 biweekly while doing what you love and earn a $1,565.08–$1,956.35 scholarship based on your term of service.

Never had a job outside? Not sure if you like this kind of work? That's okay! Our goal is to support you with the knowledge and team that you need to be successful. We will provide you with hands‑on training related to all projects.

All we ask is that you bring your dedication to hard work, a positive attitude, and a commitment to a year you’ll never forget.

MHYC is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives. If you are interested in this position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills, or that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we highly encourage you to submit an application anyway.

Job Duties

Depending on crew assignments, Corpsmembers will receive training in one or more stewardship skillsets, including First Aid/CPR, S‑212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws (required for sawyers), trail building and maintenance, and herbicide application.

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