Conservation Corps Members

Organization

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

Job Posted

December 23, 2024

Job status

Open

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps, New Mexico

Careers

Contact Name

Nicki Powers

Contact Email

nicki@youthcorps.org

Contact Phone

5757511420

Deadline to Apply

Location

Rancho de Taos, NM
United States
Conservation Crews will work to safely complete conservation projects in their communities. Project work may include chainsaw work, trail work, fencing, invasive species removal, historic preservation, or other community improvement work. All Corps Members will receive both personal and professional development training such as First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, financial management, and public speaking skills.

Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Perform service work with pride and determination on all projects as part of a team.
  • Actively participate in daily check-ins and educational training sessions.
  • Maintain a safe work environment to ensure both physical and mental well-being.
  • Comply with work standards set forth by project partners and Crew Supervisors.
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude.                                                                                             
  • Be willing to reflect on your experience and share feedback in a group setting.
  • Respect the natural environment and community resources.
  • Complete and approve timecards for yourself. 
  • Develop obtainable goals for your transition into further education or employment.
  • Comply with all RMYC and AmeriCorps rules and policies and not participate in any prohibited activities as described in the member agreement.
  • Participate in disaster relief work lasting up to 45 days (if deployed).
  • Assist with camp chores such as meal prep and site clean-up.

Compensation Information

POSITION TYPE:   Seasonal, full time, AmeriCorps member

SCHEDULE: Day work or Spike schedule. 
Day work schedule is Tuesday-Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm with weekends off. 
Spike schedule is Tuesday-Tuesday, 7:00am-5:30pm, camping at the project site. Spike is 8 days on shift followed by 6 days off. 

STIPEND:   $620.00 (before taxes) per week.

REPORTS TO: Staff Crew Supervisor with support and additional oversight by Middle Rio Grande Conservation Program Coordinator.

Start/End DATE OPTIONS:          

March 24th  to August 1st (675 hour term) or November 14, 2025 (1,200 hour term)

August 11th to November 14, 2025 (450 hour term)

Dates subject to change due to weather, Covid-19, funding, or other conditions

EDUCATION AWARD: $1,956 upon successful completion of 450 hour AmeriCorps Service Term OR $2,817.14 upon successful completion of 675 hour AmeriCorps Service Term OR $5,176.50 upon successful completion of 1,200 hour AmeriCorps Service Term.