TXCC Conservation and Disaster Response Team Members and Leaders | Houston, TX
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You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job.TXCC Conservation and Disaster Response Team Members and Leaders | Houston, TXAre you interested in getting paid to gain experience and build community in conservation, habitat restoration, trail projects,and disaster relief with opportunities to camp across Texas?Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) participants engage in hands-on conservation projects on public lands, coastal regions, National Parks and recreational areas across the Central Southern United States. The Conservation Corps experience builds leadership skills, connection with community, and prepares young people with skills needed to enter the workforce with a strong work ethic and sense of service!Conservation and Disaster Response Teams: These crews are focused on conservation projects throughout Texas landscapes and beyond. Crew Leaders and Members complete habitat restoration and trail projects with a variety of partners, from the National Park Service to local County Parks. Though most of the season will consist of conservation projects, these crews remain on-call and able to deploy should a flood, fire, hurricane, or other disasters occur. TXCC is both a state and federal resource during disasters, and leaders receive training in spontaneous volunteer management, donations management, and the Incident Command System. Common partners include FEMA and the Texas Department of Emergency Management.This is a full-time seasonal term-based AmeriCorps position working outdoors that specifically focuses on gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief. The Texas Conservation Corps is a Program of American YouthWorks.APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP!AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHSHOUSTON, TX (675 hour)Crew Leader + Crew Member: April 22 - August 30, 2024BENEFITSSegal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs. Learn more about AmeriCorps and this award by clicking here!Health insurance (at no cost to participants)First Aid certificationTechnical and Fundamental skills trainingFEMA certificationsOpportunity to network with partnering agencies: Including US Forest Service, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and National Park ServicePublic Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal LandsQUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GEDBetween the ages of 18-35US Citizenship or lawful permanent US ResidentAbility to pass a National Service Criminal History CheckAbility to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand & power toolsExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsStrong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environmentCONTACT INFORMATIONTexas Conservation Corps of American YouthWorksMain Office Phone: 512-###-#### (choose respective region on menu options)#J-18808-Ljbffr