Crew Member

   

Southwest Conservation Corps

posted: Jul 20, 2010 and closes: Aug 20, 2011

Description and Details

CONSERVATION CORPSMEMBER Service Type: Full-time, temporary, Residential, lasting a minimum of 4 weeks Location: Durango, CO/Salida, CO/ Tucson, AZ Living Stipend: $300.00 per week, may include meal deduction Benefits:Uniform, food, training, worker’s compensation coverage, travel, and an AmeriCorps Award to qualifying individuals Ages: 16-25 Position Start Date: Sessions occur year round. Please refer to the tentative schedule below. ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Fall  Programs                                   Location                     Program Type___________ Aug. 29th – Oct. 22nd, 2010               Durango, CO               Conservation Crew Program Aug. 29th – Nov. 5th, 2010                 Durango, CO               Dolores River Restoration Sept. 5th – Oct. 29th , 2010                 Salida, CO                    Conservation Crew Program Sep. 13th - Dec. 10th, 2010                Tucson, AZ                  Conservation Crew Program Winter  Programs (2011) Location                    Program Type___________ Dates TBA                                                Tucson, AZ                 Conservation Crew Program Explore the Southwest – Experience the Outdoors! The Southwest Conservation Corps is currently hiring motivated young adults, ages 16 -25, to complete conservation projects throughout Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Projects may include, trail construction & maintenance, fencing, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction and re-vegetation. Each crew consists of 6-8 members and 2 leaders. Crews work and camp for up to 11 days at a time in frontcountry and backcountry locations in all types of weather conditions. Schedule may vary depending on location and program. SCC crews work in a variety of national parks, national forests and other areas throughout the Southwest. Crews prepare all their own meals and work together as a group to complete all the necessary chores. Our programs focus on place based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility and career development. SCC also has an educational program that offers corpsmembers an opportunity to learn about the local environment, environmental issues and introduces individuals to recreation and resource management careers. General Qualifications Commitment Corpsmembers must make a strong commitment to complete the program. Safety You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day. Professionalism Corpsmember must be willing to work hard, participate as part of a team. Teamwork Corpsmembers MUST be willing and able to refrain from smoking, alcohol, or drugs while participating in the SCC program. Technology The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is prohibited in the field, unless it is a day off. Corpsmembers must agree that they will not use these types of technology while participating in an SCC program. Substance Free Corpsmember must be willing to appropriately represent the SCC Program. Fitness Members are expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time. Apply ONLINE at www.sccorps.org or contact a local Recruiting Coordinator for an application SCC Four Corners – Durango, CO Kristen Courtney, Recruiting Coordinator 701 Camino del Rio Suite 101 Durango, CO 81301 kristen@sccorps.org or 970-259-8607×1 SCC Los Valles – Salida, CO Megan Strauss 701 Rainbow Blvd Salida, CO 81201 megan@sccorps.org or 719-539-2438 SCC Sonoran Desert- Tucson, AZ Holly Schempf, Recruiting Coordinator 1376 W. St. Mary’s Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745 holly@sccorps.org or 520-884-5550×1#

Location

Salida, CO/Tucson, AZ/Durango, CO

Application Info

Apply online or contact your preferred work location.

SCC Los Valles – Salida, CO Megan Strauss 701 Rainbow Blvd Salida, CO 81201 megan@sccorps.org or 719-539-2438 SCC Sonoran Desert- Tucson, AZ Holly Schempf, Recruiting Coordinator 1376 W. St. Mary’s Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745 holly@sccorps.org or 520-884-5550×1# SCC Four Corners – Durango, CO Kristen Courtney, Recruiting Coordinator 701 Camino del Rio Suite 101 Durango, CO 81301 kristen@sccorps.org or 970-259-8607×1
megan@sccorps.org , holly@sccorps.org, kristen@sccorps.org

Salary & Benefits

Living Stipend: $300.00 per week, may include meal deduction Benefits:Uniform, food, training, worker’s compensation coverage, travel, and an AmeriCorps Award to qualifying individuals