Youth Outdoors I Can Paddle! Crew Member or Leader (Saint Paul)

Youth Outdoors I Can Paddle! Crew Member or Leader (Saint Paul)

09 Mar 2024
Nebraska, Omaha / council bluffs 00000 Omaha / council bluffs USA

Youth Outdoors I Can Paddle! Crew Member or Leader (Saint Paul)

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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) I Can! programs introduce Minnesota families to a variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, paddling, and rock climbing. Youth Outdoors I Can Paddle! Crew Members serve as paddling instructors and guides for weekend canoe and kayak workshops. Instructors teach basic paddling technique and provide on-the-water guidance for first-time paddlers. Workshops take place on both lakes and rivers managed by the DNR. Instructors provide environmental education throughout the workshops as well, offering participants information about Minnesotas natural resources. Through their dedicated service, Youth Outdoors I Can Paddle! AmeriCorps members add value to the community and environment.

JOB DETAILS:

AmeriCorps service position (ages 18-25)

Term: May 13 “ September 1, 2019

Schedule: Varies. Typically 32 hrs/week, Thursday-Sunday. Overnight camping required.

Stipend: Crew Leader: $1352/mo; Crew Member: $1084/mo

Education award: $1566.14 upon successful completion of term

Location: Saint Paul, MN

QUALIFICATIONS: Member

Ability to teach basic paddling strokes and techniques to a diverse group of first-time paddlers

Ability to provide environmental education to members of the public

Positive attitude, interest in service and community work and desire to make a difference

QUALIFICATIONS: Leader (in addition to above Crew Member qualifications)

Prior paddling experience (canoe and/or kayak) on lakes and rivers

Prior experience planning and leading trips preferred

Prior leadership experience with peers

Experience coordinating project tasks and logistics

REQUIREMENTS:

18-25 years old.

Able to perform the Essential Service Functions 32 hours/week, including physically strenuous work.

Flexible schedule to accommodate out-of-town assignments.

Valid drivers license and safe driving record (no major moving violations or DUIs in the past five years).

Full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award.

PERKS:

Gain leadership skills and valuable job skills applicable to any career

Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans

Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals

Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills

For more details and a complete list of qualifications and requirements, please visit our application page.

APPLY ONLINE: conservationcorps.org/apply

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

Questions? Contact Kellie Lager, Recruitment Manager

recruit@conservationcorps.org or 651-209-9900 x31

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