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Description
Position Overview:
(AmeriCorps Position) Spend 8 months outdoors conserving natural resources, gain field experience and make a difference. Full time commitment, Mon-Thurs, ages 18-25.
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa is accepting applications for Northwest Field Crew members. Corpsmembers participate in on
the job training to learn natural resource management skills and put those skills into practice working on conservation projects across the upper Midwest.
Northwest crews typically spike for roughly 3 weeks each month making up about 80% of total projects. Out-of-town spike projects
range from 5 - 12 days.
Top Projects:
- Wildfire Suppression
- Prairie Restoration
- Trail Construction and Maintenance (horse, ATV, snowmobile, skiing and hiking)
Top Project Work Partners:
- Department of Natural Resources
- Fergus Falls Scientific and Natural Area
For more information about projects and Northwest Minnesota in general, please visit our blog.
Responsibilities:
Crew Members will work on a crew of 4 members, with 2 co-leaders who will work cooperatively to manage the crew. Crew Members will
receive training and complete various conservation projects such as tree planting, prairie restoration, exotic species management, streambank stabilization, GPS/GIS mapping, wildlife surveys, carpentry/construction, timber stand improvement, lakeshore restoration, erosion control, prescribed burning, environmental education, trail construction & maintenance, wildlife habitat improvement, wildland fire fighting and emergency response.
Qualifications:
Crew Members:
What we're looking for:
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions and on challenging terrain.
- Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
- Strong desire to learn new skills.
- Positive attitude.
- Interest in service and community work.
- Sense of adventure.
Requirements:
Must be 18-25 years old (as defined by the American Conservation and Youth Service Corps Act) and be able to perform essential functions of the job including physically strenuous work 40 hours per week. Typical work week is Monday-Thursday (10 hours each day) with other days scheduled as required. Crew Members should be available for week-long out of town assignments that involve
camping near the work project site. A full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award. Personal protective equipment provided and required.
Compensation: Crew Members will receive a living stipend of $1155 a month, health insurance, student loan forbearance during the service term, and a post-service AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,775 that may be used for college expenses or to repay qualified student loans. Members will have the opportunity to explore career options within the environmental field.
Northwest region crew locations: (Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Brainerd; Minnesota
Start/End Dates: 3/27/2012-11/8/2012
This is a non-residential program. Applicants will have to relocate to serve in NW Minnesota. We do not provide housing, however, we do have an extensive list of housing leads and information to get corpsmembers set-up with everything they need in the area.
Timeline: Please apply by March 9th. We will be accepting applications after that but would like to get everyone in Minnesota and on board in time to start the year of service on March 27th.
To Apply:
Please apply online.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the position or relocating to Minnesota, please contact recruitment coordinator
Carissa Butler.
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or religion. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.