Job description
Serving on a WCC crew means spending your days outdoors, in all weather conditions, accomplishing projects that restore and enhance landscapes across Washington. Crew members serve on a crew of five AmeriCorps members, along with an experienced crew supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and development opportunities. Must be *18-25 years old. Members earn a living allowance of $1,253 twice a month ($2,506/month, pre-tax) and an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,718.25 after completing a 3-month term (450 hours). Educational loan forbearance, health insurance and a Member Assistance Program (MAP) are available. Successful applicants will be required to verify their vaccination record or seek a medical or religious exemption for the 22-23 service term. *Age restrictions do not apply to those with military service or with mental or sensory disabilities. Priority deadline for applications is May 15, 2023. Regular schedule is Monday to Thursday, 7 am-5:30 pm. Overnight travel may be required for either 4 days or 8 days in a row (known as "spike"). When serving on an 8-day spike assignment, members serve Th-Th with 6 days off before travel. Food/lodging are provided on spike assignments. Lodging may be camping, bunkhouses, or hotels.
Member Duties : This crew primarily serves North Yakima Conservation District (NYCD), focusing on salmon habitat recovery and riparian restoration. Typical projects include facility upgrades and maintenance, in-stream structure and channel construction, riparian restoration and enhancement, forest re-vegetation, salmon recovery, native plant horticulture, and plant installation and maintenance. We also engage in disaster response support, including firewise program, flood control, and forest and brush fire fighting.
Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Stipend , Health Coverage , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required .
Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Environment , Disaster Relief .
Environment , Disaster Relief .
Skills :
None
None
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Washington Conservation Corps Member (Yakima, WA)
Program Start/End Date
06/12/2023 - 09/07/2023
Work Schedule
Summer
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 25
Program Locations
WASHINGTON
Accepting Applications
From 05/01/2023 To 05/25/2023
To apply :
Phone 5646691139
E-mail clde461@ecy.wa.gov
Website ecology.wa.gov/wcc
Contact
Clair De La Vergne
1250 W Alder St
Union Gap WA 98903
5646691139
clde461@ecy.wa.gov
ecology.wa.gov/wcc
Listing ID
118529
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