Coastal Restoration and Disaster Response - apply by 5/27
Texas Conservation Corps
Houston/Galveston area
Position Summary: A crew member position with Texas
Conservation Corps is an exciting National Service opportunity for members,
ages 18-25. The Coastal Restoration and Disaster Response Crew member position
is a full-time, 900 hour term of service, in which members work mostly in Texas
and are a state resource for disaster and mitigation services. Projects include
but are not limited to invasive species management, habitat restoration,
felling of hazardous trees, installation of erosion control barriers, fire
fuels mitigation, clearing and restoration of trails, and post-disaster
volunteer and donations management. At Texas Conservation Corps in Houston, TX,
young people from across the country and various walks of life share one common
goal: bettering themselves and their community. Our trail-building and habitat
restoration projects require members to do physically demanding service in all
types of weather.
Position Type: Seasonal, full-time. This position is a
5-month commitment. This position consists of camping, spikes, and local work.
Salary/Benefits: $611 per pay period (twice a month),
education award of $2,865.00 upon successful completion of the program. Health
insurance, training, and uniforms provided. Housing is not provided.
Time Commitment: June 6 -November 18
Location: Houston/Galveston area, Texas
Major Responsibilities: Serving with the Texas
Conservation Corps' Coastal Restoration and Disaster Response Crew, members
will perform strenuous physical tasks outdoors in all types of weather. Members
serve 5-months, work full time on conservation projects, and can be asked to
deploy on disaster projects unexpectedly for extended periods of time. Members
will be trained in using tools like chainsaws, small machinery, picks, pruning
saws, loppers, rock bars, etc. No experience or skills required, just a
positive attitude and a willingness to work hard within a diverse crew
environment. Training, tools, and safety gear are provided. When not responding
to disasters members will be participating in habitat restoration and trail
maintenance projects all over the state of Texas.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. This is an entry level position, no experience is required.
To Apply: Apply online at:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=65442&fromSearch=true
Contact: Please contact Corynn Benoit at jointxcc@americanyouthworks.org with questions.