Land Conservation Crew Member - Colorado Springs

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Organization

Mile High Youth Corps

Job Posted

June 28, 2023

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/apply-now/land-conservation-crew-member-colo…

Careers

Contact Name

Lalita Martin

Contact Email

lalitam@mhyc.net

Deadline to Apply

Location

Colorado Springs, CO
United States
Mile High Youth Corps provides an experience for young adults to learn from the journey and get paid today while blazing the trail of your future career. This is not like other jobs. We are a grassroots organization that is committed to providing training, mentorship, and opportunities to youth. Spend your fall being supported by supervisors who care about your development, peers that are passionate about nature, and a real community. Who knows where this could lead you?

Summary

Join us for our fall 2023 Land Conservation program! The Land Conservation crews are team-based, 10 week-long program for individuals between the ages 18-24. Land Conservation participants (called Corpsmembers) serve on environmental stewardship projects on public lands throughout the Southern Front Range. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. This means, get paid $1,120 biweekly while doing what you love and earn a scholarship of $1,374.60.

Never had a job outside? Not sure if you like this kind of work? That’s okay! Our goal is to support you with the knowledge and team that you need to be successful. We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects. All we ask is that you bring your dedication to hard work, a positive attitude, and a commitment to a year you’ll never forget

Compensation Information

  • Biweekly Stipend - Earn a living stipend of $1,120 before taxes paid every 2 weeks. 

o Leadership Opportunities available: Corpsmember

Drivers are eligible for a living stipend of $1,140. Returning Corpsmembers earn $1,160. More information available on request.  

  • AmeriCorps Education Award - Earn a scholarship of $1,374.60 upon successful completion of the term (300 hours of service). This award can be used to pay future tuition, pay back qualifying student loans or go on an expedition through a wilderness school! Corpsmembers have 7 years to use the award.
  • Student Loan Forbearance - Corpsmembers can apply to put their qualified federal student loans on hold during their term through the National Service Trust.
  • Health Insurance - Corpsmembers are eligible for health insurance the 1st of the month after serving at MHYC for 60 days. Corpsmember contribution required.
  • Counseling - Corpsmembers receive up to 4 free mental health counseling sessions per year.
  • Networking - Corpsmembers have daily opportunities to network with federal, state and local natural resources professionals and access to a vast alumni network!
  • Training – Depending on crew assignments, Corpsmembers will receive training in one or more stewardship skillsets, including S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws (required for sawyers), trail building and maintenance, and pesticide application.