Job description
Are you interested in strengthening your leadership skills and gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief while exploring Texas? 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. Opportunities to camp are also provided! 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! Benefits include: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs), Health Insurance at no cost to participants, Qualified non-private student loan deferment, First Aid certification, Technical and Fundamental Skills training, Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal Lands, Weekly Conservation Corps Yoga Club Classes (optional), and more!
Member Duties : These Conservation and Disaster crews are focused on conservation projects across Texas! Crew Leaders and Members complete habitat restoration and trail projects with a variety of partners, from the National Park Service to local County Parks. 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.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Status , Health Coverage , Training .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required .
Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Environment , Disaster Relief .
Environment , Disaster Relief .
Skills :
All skill levels welcome! , Team Work , Environment , Disaster Services , Leadership , General Skills .
All skill levels welcome! , Team Work , Environment , Disaster Services , Leadership , General Skills .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
TXCC Conservation & Disaster Crew Leaders - San Antonio, TX
Program Start/End Date
07/10/2023 - 01/19/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 21 Maximum: 30
Program Locations
TEXAS
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 05/15/2023 To 06/26/2023
To apply :
Phone 512-744-1900
E-mail jointxcc@ayw.org
Website ayw.org/cc
Contact
Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)
2202 Roosevelt Ave
San Antonio TX 78210
512-744-1900
jointxcc@ayw.org
ayw.org/cc
Listing ID
118836
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