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Position: Field Crew Member/Leader (AmeriCorps, ages 18 - 35)
Location: Rochester, MN
This is not a residential program; participants must secure housing near the crew location.
Service Term: 1700-hour AmeriCorps position; January/February – November/December
Living Allowance: $2,200/month (member) $2,300/month (leader)
Position Summary: AmeriCorps Field Crews serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and occasionally responding to natural disasters or community needs. The Field Crew program prioritizes personal and professional growth while teaching hands-on conservation skills in the field. Natural resources projects vary by region and crew location, but may include:
Crew Members develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects.
Crew Leaders typically lead a crew of 4 or 5 AmeriCorps members, serving as the primary liaison between project hosts and program staff. The Crew Leader is responsible for the crew’s service and safety during each project.
Projects are in partnership with public land management agencies such as the State Department of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, cities, counties, and trail associations. Projects are physically challenging and team-oriented and occur throughout the Midwest, including urban and wilderness settings. Depending on crew location, up to 90% of projects will be out-of-town assignments, requiring camping for 4 – 12 consecutive days. Crews are led by AmeriCorps Crew Leaders and supervised by 2 Regional Managers.
Hours & Schedule
Schedules can vary, depending on crew location. Crew members should expect to be scheduled for at least 40 hours of service per week. A typical schedule is Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Overnight travel (4 – 12 consecutive days) is often required for service projects.
Benefits
Qualifications
Long (10 hour) days of chainsawing / brush sawingHeavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 poundsWalking and working on steep or uneven terrainWorking in extremes of heat or cold
Job Types: Temporary, Full-time
Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,300.00 per month
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$27k-35k (estimate)
10/15/2023
05/12/2024
conservationcorps.org
SAINT PAUL, MN
<25
2005
LEN PRICE
$5M - $10M
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa provides meaningful work for young people in conserving energy, managing natural resources, responding to disasters and leading volunteers. Not only do we provide training in resource management, safety, job-readiness and technical skills, we help young people develop personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and greater awareness of environmental stewardship.