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Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa, a nonprofit organization and AmeriCorps grantee, engages hundreds of youth and young adults each year in in meaningful service, leadership development, and environmental stewardship. Our vision is a world in which everyone has equitable access to nature, is equipped to succeed in career and life, and is empowered to make a difference in conserving natural resources. Our projects and programs embody our core values of safety, service, respect, equity, and community.
Member Duties : AmeriCorps Veteran Corps Field Crews serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and responding to natural disasters or community needs. In addition to these tasks members will work with the Veteran Corps Coordinator to attend sessions on transitioning to civilian life and connecting to veteran services and resources. Members develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects. Members will be trained in a wide variety or skills and receive nationally recognized certifications and opportunities to network with professionals. Natural resources projects vary by region and crew location, but may include: • Invasive species management • Stream bank stabilization, erosion control • Prescribed burning • Trail construction & maintenance • Tree planting • Basic carpentry • Wild land fire suppression • Emergency response
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
None
None
Skills :
Veterans , General Skills , Environment .
Veterans , General Skills , Environment .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Seasonal Veterans Corps Field Crew
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 12/14/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 35
Program Locations
MINNESOTA
Accepting Applications
From 07/12/2023 To 08/11/2023
To apply :
Phone
651-209-9900
E-mail recruit@conservationcorps.org
Website www.conservationcorps.org/join
Contact
Haley Nelson
60 Plato Blvd. E Ste 210
St. Paul MN 55107
recruit@conservationcorps.org
www.conservationcorps.org
Listing ID
119765
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