Pooled - Wyoming Conservation Corps - Crew Member, AmeriCorps

Monthly Pooled - Wyoming Conservation Corps - Crew Member, Ameri Corps

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Job Title:

Wyoming Conservation Corps - Crew Member, Ameri Corps

Job Purpose

Participate and engage in conservation projects across the state of Wyoming.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Term of Service:
  May‑August
• Living Stipend: $4,800.00
• Segal Education Award: $1,956.35
• Work in teams of six members with two crew leaders.
• Complete six, ten‑day conservation projects across Wyoming, along with one week of orientation before first project.
• Responsibilities include camping, cooking, task completion, environmental education, group learning, camp chores.
• Projects include trail maintenance, habitat restoration, development reclamation, construction, scientific survey, and various agricultural projects.
• Required hourly commitment during term of service.
• Enroll in one upper‑division credit WCC class through University of Wyoming.
• Complete required trainings, including a 16‑hour Wilderness First Aid course (free).
• Drug and alcohol free, zero tolerance.
• Supervised by WCC staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:
  
  None
• Other requirements:
  Pass FBI background check; ability to lift 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.

Hiring Statement / EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at  or email jobapps.

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