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Jobs At CorpsGulfCorps Crew Members and Leaders | Houston, TX or Baton Rouge, LA | 1200 hourAmerican YouthworksAddress:1901 E. Ben White Blvd.Austin, Texas78741JOB DETAILSActively Recruiting: YesPosition title: GulfCorps Crew Members and LeadersType of Position: Corpsmember / InternTown, City, Park,etc: Houston, TX or Baton Rouge, LABenefits: Education Award, Health Insurance, Student Loan ForbearanceProject/Program Focus: Climate Change, Coastal Restoration, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Native PlantsFounded in 1975, American YouthWorks connects young people with equitable access to educational and career opportunities, and support services through the Texas Conservation Corps, Louisiana Conservation Corps and YouthBuild Austin programs. AYW programs are award-winning models that welcome youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds, offering connection to innovative education and career training that can lead to meaningful employment and career opportunities.POSITION DESCRIPTIONSearching for an opportunity to gain conservation experience and explore the outdoors with a focus in gulf and coastal restoration?The Texas and Louisiana Conservation Corps (TXCC and LaCC) are looking to fill GulfCorps Crew Leader and Member openings for the 2024-2025 term year!The GulfCorps program is based out of either Houston, TX and Baton Rouge, LA and aims to empower young people through conservation, education, service, and job training. Participants engage in hands-on projects on public lands, coastal regions, and occasionally in disaster areas.In this program the primary focus is gulf and coastal restoration with the potential to conduct prescribed burns. Crews will receive training and education on how prescribed burns impact the environment with Wildland Fire Trainings. There are also structured professional development for future career expansion and exploration after the gulf corps program!APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP! Priority due date is by August 26, 2024 before 11:59PM CSTAMERICORPS TERM LENGTHSHouston, TX (1200 hours) & Baton Rouge, LA (1200 hours)CPR & Wilderness Advanced First Aid CertificationTechnical & fundamental skills trainingFEMA certificationsGulfCorps trainingS212 trainingWildland Firefighter training (depending on projects)QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GEDBetween the ages of 18-35; Ages 21+ for Crew LeadersUS Citizenship or lawful permanent US ResidentAbility to pass a National Service Criminal History CheckAbility to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand & power toolsExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsStrong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environmentApply here (Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application) under "Conservation Corps"Â *The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form*This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.
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