Job description

Are you interested in gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief?

Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) participants engage in hands-on conservation projects on public lands, coastal regions, National Parks and recreational areas across the Central Southern United States. The Conservation Corps experience builds leadership skills, connection with community, and prepares young people with skills needed to enter the workforce with a strong work ethic and sense of service!

Conservation & Disaster Crews: These crews are focused on conservation projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana. Crew Leaders and Members complete habitat restoration and trail projects with a variety of partners, from the National Park Service to Travis County Parks. These crews are based in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. Housing or flight costs are not provided.

Though most of the season will consist of conservation projects, these crews remain on-call and able to deploy should a flood, fire, hurricane, or other disasters occur. TXCC is both a state and federal resource during disasters, and leaders receive training in spontaneous volunteer management, donations management, and the Incident Command System. Common partners include FEMA and the Texas Department of Emergency Management.

Term Length:

Crew Leaders: January 9, 2023 - December 8, 2023 (1700 hour AmeriCorps term)

Crew Members: January 30, 2023 - December 8, 2023 (1700 hour AmeriCorps term)

Average Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8am-5pm (variable)

*Applications accepted continuously. Crews in progress may be full. Please do not hesitate to apply!*

Apply here: https://veoci.com/v/p/form/a6vrjwkwv3tr?c=133766

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,400.00 - $2,720.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are taking all safety precautions as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure the safety of our students, participants, staff and all visitors.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78741: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• What is your understanding of AmeriCorps programs?
• This is a temporary term-based AmeriCorps position that specifically focuses on gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief. We highly recommend researching more about AmeriCorps programs and Texas Conservation Corps in advance. Are you searching for a temporary AmeriCorps position?
• This position's schedule: Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm. Does this schedule work for you?
• Why are you interested in this temporary full-time AmeriCorps position with the Texas Conservation Corps?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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