Sustainable Forestry Team Corpsmember
| Length | Full-time, residential and non0residental, lasting a minimum of 12 weeks |
| Location | Durango, CO |
| Living Allowance | $275 per week. |
| AmeriCorps Award | AmeriCorps member are eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of the education award is dependent upon length of service. |
| Ages | 18-25 |
| Start Date | Specific program date information listed below |
| Specific training | S-212 Chainsaw Training |
AmeriCorps Sustainable Forestry Team (SFT) Overview:
Young men and women 18-25 complete fire fuels reduction, mitigation, noxious tree removal, and forestry projects on public lands throughout the 4-Corners area. The AmeriCorps SFT is run in conjunction with Mountain Alliance of Conservation Corps. The Alliance consists of Canyon Country Youth Corps, Coconino Rural Environmental Corps, Nevada Conservation Corps, the Wellness Coalition, Rocky Mountain Youth Corps-Taos and the Southwest Conservation Corps.. Projects will include: wild land urban interface thinning; beetle-kill Juniper thinning; Russian Olive and Tamarisk removal; and habitat enhancement thinning projects. The collaborative nature of the program will find SCC crews working with partner corps programs on projects throughout the Four Corners.
The AmeriCorps SFT crew consists of 6 Corpsmembers that are supervised by 2 Crew Leaders. This crew will have both residential and 
non-residential schedules. The crew could camp for up to 12 days at a time in various weather conditions. While camping, crews are responsible for cooking meals and completing chores. When on a non-residential schedule members are required to find lodging. The AmeriCorps SFT program requires members to be flexible!!!!
The AmeriCorps SFT has a training component that prepares members for careers in the wild land fire management industry and resource management in the public or private sector. Members will receive: S-212 certification (SCC’s chainsaw operation and safety certification) and chainsaw operation experience. Some members, if they independently arrange for it, can earn college credit for their participation.
General Qualifications:
Commitment – AmeriCorps members must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service. Members must commit to participating in all crew activities, including service days in local communities.
Safety – Members will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day, including specific procedures for safe powersaw operation.
Professionalism – AmeriCorps members must be willing to appropriately represent the SCC Program AmeriCorps and national service
Teamwork – AmeriCorps members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of a team.
Technology – The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is not allowed during all work, chore, group and meal times as well as during de-rigs and rig-up. Corpsmembers must agree that they will not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and realize that technology use is strictly regulated by SCC policy and by SCC staff and crew leaders.
Substance Free – In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and SCC activities and while on SCC property.
Fitness – AmeriCorps members are expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time, including up to 10 hours a day running a chainsaw.
Housing - Corpsmember must be able to secure housing in the Durango area because a minimum of 50% of SFT is non-residential – meaning that corpsmembers will be using the Four Corners office as a base for day projects.
Citizenship – Corpsmember must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident.
AmeriCorps Education Awards:
In addition to the living allowance, individuals participating in the SFT will be eligible for an AmeriCorps education award if they successfully complete the program.
2012 Program Dates
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All Programs based in SCC Four Corners – Durango, CO |
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| Dates | Program Length | Schedule |
| August 27th – October 26th | 9 weeks | To be determined |
To Apply:
Complete the Corpsmember Application; click HERE for an online application or contact the Recruiting Coordinator.
If you have questions, contact
Anna Hendricks
970-403-0141
Southwest Conservation Corps’ (SCC) Mission: To empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment.
MACC’s Mission: To build a strong alliance of supportive Corps across the region, providing a seamless network of programs that offer high quality experiences for participants and complete high quality projects for sponsors.
For more information on MACC and its members check www.mountaincorps.org
