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Crews go out into their local community and complete various conservation and skilled trades projects for public and nonprofit partners (for example, parks and recreation departments, the National Park Service, US Forest Service, conservancies or conservation districts, etc.). Projects might include planting trees, developing trails, light construction, landscaping, invasive species removal, historic preservation, etc. Some projects are completed in a day or less while others may take several weeks.

We’ve partnered with incredible groups including the National Parks and US Forest Services to repair and preserve some of northern Michigan’s most beautiful and vulnerable places. Projects include repairing walkways in Huron National Forest; conserving historic sites and repairing walking paths Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore; building boardwalks in Petoskey on the Bear River with Little Traverse Conservancy; and protecting and preserving pollinator habitats in Manistee National Forest! Some projects are located on islands or other remote regions of the state. Some members may have the opportunity to camp for 2 weeks with their crew while restoring and protecting historic sites and natural wonders!

YouthWork Basics:

• Youth receive a bi-weekly living stipend (paycheck) via direct deposit of $1,000-1,400 (pre-tax). Participant’s living stipend is paid in even increments (somewhat like a salary) and totals $4,500 for an entire 300-hour term or $6,750 for an entire 450-hour term.[SS1]
• Summer terms typically run 8-10 weeks (some longer terms are available) beginning in May/June to August/September, depending on participants' availability. Crews are in the field for 40 hours per week, sometimes more depending on the location of the project. YouthWork provides comprehensive training, transportation to and from the daily project site, and daily supervision and support.
• Upon successful completion, participants receive an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award (scholarship) of $1,550-$2,800 https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award)
• Participants are assigned to a local YouthWork crew with 2-4 other youth supervised by an adult Crew Leader. Crew Leader positions are also available for qualified candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Marquette, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person