NPS Connection Corps
| Term | Four weeks, Mon-Fri, camping 2 nights per week |
| Location | Colorado: Costilla & Conejos Counties. Must live in county you are applying for |
| Award | Up to $1040 participation award |
| Benefits | Uniform, PPE, Workers Compensation Coverage, College Application Assistance (if applicable) |
| Ages | 16 – 20 |
| Session Dates | Costilla: June 11 – July 6 Conejos: July 16 – August 10 |
Program Description:
Young adults interested in natural resource conservation will complete educational, career development and service-learning activities in the San Luis Valley. Each week, corpsmembers will complete two educational days to learn about jobs with land management agencies, develop career preparation resources such as resumes and letter of recommendation, and explore post-secondary educational opportunities including college applications and scholarships. Three days per week will be spent in the field completing environmental conservation and education projects and will include two nights of camping. Projects may include trail maintenance, water quality monitoring, and habitat assessment and restoration. Education activities will include outdoor living, local ecology, natural resource conservation and scientific assessment. Crews work in all kinds of weather and in various locations throughout Conejos, Costilla and Alamosa County. Crews will consist of six crew members with two adult leaders and will work closely with agency staff from the Great Sand Dunes National Park, the Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado State Parks and Wildlife and more.
General Qualifications: Though no experience is required, here are some things to keep in mind when you work with Southwest Conservation Corps.
• Safety – Being safe in the field is our top concern. When engaging in physical labor, safety becomes even more important. You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day while working in the field.
• Commitment – Crew Members must make a strong commitment to complete the program. You will challenge yourself, work hard, and be committed to doing the best that you can.
• Professionalism – Crew Members must be willing to appropriately represent Southwest Conservation Corps and, when applicable, the AmeriCorps Program. Members are also required to be tolerant of diversity; respecting the differences of others.
• Teamwork – Crew Members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of a team, and be dedicated to the Southwest Conservation Corps’ mission.
• Substance Free – Corpsmembers MUST be willing and able to refrain from the use of alcohol and drugs while participating in the SCC program.
• Fitness – Projects involve hiking, heavy lifting and repetitive motions. Projects can sometimes take place at high elevations; above 8,500 feet. Members are expected to be ready to confront these conditions.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online, or stop by or contact a regional office to obtain a hard copy.
Participants must live in county they are applying for.
Be sure to select “NPS Connection Corps” option, and “Los Valles – Salida, CO” location.
CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION
Contact Information:
Contact Greg Baxter with any questions: Greg@sccorps.org or 719-539-2438
