Conservation Crew 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
Summer Programs Location Program Type____________
May 30th – Aug. 19th , 2010 Durango, CO Conservation Crew Program
Jul. 25th – Aug. 19th , 2010 Durango, CO Conservation Crew Program
Jul. 25th – Aug. 19th, 2010 Salida, CO Conservation Crew Program
June 28th – July 23rd, 2010 Tucson, AZ Conservation Crew Program
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___________
Feb. 14th – May 6th, 2011 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.
Please contact and apply to your preferred regional office & work location.
SCC Four Corners – Durango, CO
Phil Kuestner, Recruitment Coordinator
701 Camino del Rio Suite 101 Durango, CO 81301
phil@sccorps.org or 970-403-0141
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#
