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If you love forests, mountains, trails, hiking, parks, and campfires¦
If you want to work outside, camp every week, and know youre making a difference every day¦
If you want to be part of a team and push yourself to your limits¦
This is what we do.
Fill out the short application here and change the course of your life.
Join us as a crew member for our 2019 Land Conservation Summer of Service. We need adventurous, hard-working individuals to camp at remote sites and complete land conservation projects through team-based field work across the stunning open spaces and mountain parks of the Colorado Front Range. Youll learn how to build trails, use chainsaws, remove invasive species, and protect wildlife habitats. We provide all the tools, training, and fuel youll need to accomplish any project you set your mind to. Put your personal development at the top of your priority list, next to community service and environmental impact. Get paid biweekly while doing what you love and earn a scholarship at the end of the summer.
Not an experienced outdoorsperson? Never built a trail or used a chainsaw? That's okay! Our crews begin the season with a week of in-house orientation and a week of field training either on trail building or chainsaw operation. We have high quality tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads for you to use in the field if you need them. All we ask is that you bring your dedication to hard work, a positive attitude, and a commitment to a summer youll never forget.
What we do every day:
Complete physically demanding conservation projects with crews of 9 other Corpsmembers on public lands throughout Colorado
Projects include trail construction and maintenance, fire mitigation, invasive species removal, wildlife habitat improvements, fencing, and public land maintenance
Crews meet at the office in Colorado Springs every Monday morning, then camp at remote project sites through Thursday afternoon each week. All food is provided by Mile High Youth Corps while camping, and camping gear is available to use for the season if needed.
Schedule: This is a full-time temporary position, from May 14th - August 9th, 2019. Crews camp at the project site for four days, Monday through Thursday, followed by a three day weekend.
Corpsmembers Receive:
Biweekly stipend: Earn a living stipend of $760 every two weeks
AmeriCorps Education Award: Earn a scholarship of $1,583.36 upon successful completion of 450 hour term of service. This scholarship can be used to pay tuition or pay back qualifying student loans.
Trainings: 40 hour Outdoor Stewardship Institute Trail building training or S-212 Chainsaw Equivalency Certification, First Aid/CPR, Pesticide Application, and hands-on technical training related to all projects
Transportation: We provide transportation from our Colorado Springs office to the work site and back every day.
Health Insurance: May be eligible for health insurance the 1st of the month after serving at MHYC for sixty days. Corps members will have a monthly share of the health insurance premium.
Qualifications:
Between 18-24 years old and eligible to legally serve in the United States. Documentation will be required on the first day.
Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident. Documentation will be required on the first day.
High School Diploma or equivalency required.
This position may have access to vulnerable populations and therefore must complete a pre-service background check which includes fingerprinting.
Pre-service drug screen required (includes marijuana).
Apply here on our website, or visit us in person at 417 E Vermijo Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Questions? Call 719.630.7421 ext. 402
Job categories include: environmental, conservation, ecology, chainsaw, trail crew, restoration, fire mitigation, biology, education, national parks, state parks, hiking, Colorado, camp, camping, Americorps, landscaping, manual labor, plants, trees, backpacking, overnight.
