Description:
Spend a year working and camping in some of the Southwest’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside AmeriCorps members from across the country while making a lasting contribution to the natural heritage of the southwest. The Sustainable Forestry Team (SFT) will work alongside conservation corps throughout the western US while gaining valuable field experience working to reduce hazardous fuels, restore habitat, and remove invasive trees. Service will be performed for a variety of federal, state, and local agencies including the US Forest Service, Nevada Fire Safe Council, National Park Service, and many more. The SFT will receive training in fire response, chainsaw certification, disaster relief, and first aid.
Compensation:
This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living stipend of $13,563 for the year. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to members bi-monthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service, members shall receive an additional education award in the amount of $4,725 that can be used for paying off student loans, or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
Timeline:
January 11, 2010 – December 23, 2010
Projects:
• Forest thinning
• Habitat restoration
• Riparian rehabilitation
• Invasive species eradication
• Trail Building
Duties:
• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service.
• Communicating with agency project staff.
• Complying with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners.
• Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment
Work Schedule:
The schedule will include both 4-day on, 3-day off tours and 8-day on, 6-day off tours. These are dependent on the length of travel required to reach the work site. There may be travel required to other southwestern states periodically to participate in joint trainings and projects.
Training:
Members will attend a 5-day orientation session where they will receive training in chainsaw use, leave-no-trace ethics, CPR/First Aid, and effective citizenship. Additional trainings will include disaster relief, and emergency preparedness. Members will receive training very similar to traditional entry level fire crews.
Locations:
• The team will be based in the Reno area and will travel statewide to perform service projects.
• The team may also work in other southwestern states including Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico depending on our ability to set up corps exchanges.
Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award).
To Apply:
Step 1: Click here https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=14352
Step 2: Click “Apply” then register.
Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application.
Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search for program name: Nevada Conservation Corps
Step 5: Click on the position then hit the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of the listing.
Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget Walden at bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org or 775-784-1181.
These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service. This program is available to all, without regard to race, disability, age, sex. Person with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
