Conservation Corps Crew Member

Overall Description:

The Western Colorado Conservation Corps offers opportunities for young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout Western Colorado. Projects may include a variety of fence construction/removal, invasive species removal, herbicide application, fire fuels reduction, habitat restoration, and/or historic preservation work. AmeriCorps members have the opportunity to earn an AmeriCorps Education Award, in addition to a bi-weekly stipend. (Restrictions apply). AmeriCorps members are entitled to and must take a 30-minute meal break, this time does not count towards service goal.

The position also requires preparation time and post session clean up. 

Essentials Position Functions: 

• Mentor and lead or serve on a crew of 8-12 youth, 17-28 years old, in day-to-day service activities on the project site and at camp.

• Ensure camp operations run smoothly, including camp set-up, camp hygiene, Leave No Trace principles, and all other camp elements involved with safety and risk management.

• Complete 9 hours of project work a day for 4-8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, for the duration of the term. (No prior experience required).

• Submit written and digital reports on projects, and expenses on a weekly basis to field staff.

• Coordinate projects and logistics on the ground with WCCC Staff, and project partners.

• Perform duties expected of any corps member including service project completion, meal preparation, cleanup/setup, and other day-to-day duties.

• Completing service projects such as wildlife habitat restoration, herbicide application, fence building and maintenance, and invasive species removal while serving with a crew of 8-12 youth.

• Coordinate with the Crew Leader, ACLS, and rest of the crew during camping, cooking, recreation, environmental education, and group learning.

• Participating in recreational and educational activities, food and equipment preparation and maintenance, and program evaluation.

• Live, work, and serve closely with a diverse group of people.

• Must adhere to the rules and regulations of WCCC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as other rules, regulations, and risk management protocol.

• Members must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.