Land Conservation Crew Members (Eastern Plains)

The Corps Network; Colorado; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mile High Youth Corps seeks Land Conservation Crew Members for the Eastern Plains in Colorado. Corpsmembers work on environmental projects with AmeriCorps service, earning biweekly pay and a term-based scholarship.

Programs run 11 or 13 weeks for ages 18-24; participants are enrolled in AmeriCorps and receive hands-on training, mentorship, and field experience on public lands across the Southern Front Range, Denver Metro, and Eastern Plains.

Responsibilities

• All Corpsmembers will receive First Aid/CPR training.
• Depending on crew assignments, Corpsmembers will receive training in stewardship skillsets, including S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws (required for sawyers), trail building and maintenance, habitat restoration, park development, and historic preservation

Job description

Land Conservation Crew Members (Eastern Plains)

JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Land Conservation Crew Members (Eastern Plains)
Type of Position: Corpsmember (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc: Eastern Plains
State / Territory: Colorado
Project/Program Focus: Forestry/Tree Management

Mile High Youth Corps 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 yearbeing supportedbysupervisors who care about your development, peers that are passionate about nature, and a real community. Who knows where this could lead you?

Join us forour summer and/or fallLand Conservationprogram! The Land Conservation crews are team‑based, 11 or13week‑long programsfor individuals between theages18-24. Land Conservationparticipants (called Corpsmembers) serveon environmental stewardship projects on public lands throughout the Southern Front Range,Denver Metro area, and Eastern Plains. Corpsmemberswill be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. This means, get paid$1,160biweekly while doing what you love and earn a $1,565.08 -$1,956.35 scholarshipbased on your term of service.

Never had a job outside?Notsure if you like this kind of work?That'sokay! Our goal is to support you with the knowledge and team that you need to be successful. We will provide you withhands‑on training related to all projects.

All we ask is that you bring your dedication tohard work, a positive attitude, and a commitment to a yearyou’llnever 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

All Corpsmembers will receive First Aid/CPR training. Depending on crew assignments, Corpsmembers will receive training in one or more stewardship skillsets, including S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws (required for sawyers), trail building and maintenance, habitat restoration, park development, and historic preservation

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Land Conservation Crew Members (Eastern Plains)

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Type of Position: Corpsmember (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc:la Junta, Colorado