AmeriCorps Field Crew Member

Company: Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

AmeriCorps Field Crew Members (ages 18-25) receive on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice completing habitat restoration projects throughout the Midwest. Crews complete natural resource conservation projects such as tree planting, exotic species management, trail construction, stream bank stabilization, prescribed burning, wildland fire fighting and emergency response. Crew Members also get the chance to work alongside conservation professionals and explore career options within the environmental field. TERM: - Start date: Rolling orientations now through May - End date: December 12, 2019 JOB DETAILS: - AmeriCorps service position (ages 18-25) - Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. typical. In some locations, hours vary significantly, and overnight camping is often required 4-12 days at a time. - Stipend: $1355/mo - Education award: $4144 upon successful completion of term LOCATIONS: - Northwest Minnesota: Brainerd, Bemidji, Fergus Falls - Northeast Minnesota: Grand Rapids, Moose Lake, Duluth - Central Minnesota: St. Paul, Hanover, Shakopee, Andover, Chaska - Members in CHASKA will work exclusively with the USFWS and have access to free, bunkhouse-style housing - Southern Minnesota: Rochester, Mankato - Iowa: Ames, Des Moines, Council Bluffs - Missouri: Springfield QUALIFICATIONS: - Ability to work well with others in a team setting. - Strong desire to learn new skills. - Positive attitude and interest in service and community work. - Dedication to complete full term of AmeriCorps service. REQUIREMENTS: - 18-25 years old. - Able to complete an arduous Work Capacity Test. The arduous level requires individuals to walk 3 miles in 45 minutes while carrying a 45-pound pack on level terrain. - Able to perform the Essential Service Functions 40 hours/week - Flexible schedule to accommodate week-long out of town assignments. - Flexible schedule to accommodate up to 30 days of out of town emergency response. - Full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award. BENEFITS: - Monthly stipend - Education award upon successful completion of term - Health insurance - Student loan forbearance during service term - Skills training and job experience For more details and a complete list of qualifications and requirements, please visit our application page. APPLY ONLINE: conservationcorps.org/apply DEADLINE: March 27, 2019 Apply soon! If positions fill, applications may close early. Questions? Contact Kellie Lager, Recruitment Manager recruit@conservationcorps.org or 651-209-9900 x31

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