Summer Youth Corps Crew Leader

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizen, national, or permanent resident
• No more than three prior Ameri Corps service terms
• High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED
• Must pass a criminal history check consisting of a National Sex Offender Public Website check, a state criminal history check, and a fingerprint-based FBI check. Passing the criminal history check is defined as no positive hits on the NSOPW and no history of violent offenses on the state or FBI checks
• Commitment to upholding Corps values of safety, service, respect, equity, and community
• Dedication to complete the full term of Ameri Corps service
• Youth participants must be willing to live outdoors and work hard on a team with peers from all different backgrounds

Summer Youth Corps (SYC) is a residential summer work program for youth, ages 15-18, led by Ameri Corps members, ages 19-30. Crew members receive environmental and job-skills training while working in crews with other high school youth and two Ameri Corps crew leaders. Crew members live, work, and play together in this residential program from early-July to mid-August while conserving natural spaces and improving parks throughout Minnesota and neighboring states.

Summer Youth Corps is dedicated to accessibility for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community and runs an American Sign Language (ASL) crew. Since the late 1970s, Summer Youth Corps crews and all education/recreation activities have been inclusive, with ASL interpreters.

Ameri Corps crew leaders grow personally and professionally during their summer service term while gaining hands-on skills in conservation and youth development fields. Crew leaders train and supervise crew members on project work and also lead one hour of education activities Monday through Friday, along with engaging youth in recreational activities on the weekends. Ameri Corps Crew Leaders are responsible for encouraging the development of good work habits and basic skills such as work safety, environmental knowledge, and “leave no trace” principles.

Young adults, ages 19-30, who join our Summer Youth Corps program are committing to a full-time Ameri Corps experience for a 2.5-month term to serve their community through environmental stewardship and youth engagement.

Ameri Corps is a national service program that addresses challenges in our communities through the dedicated service of its members. Ameri Corps members serve directly with nonprofit organizations (like Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa) to tackle our nation’s most pressing challenges. Members join to give back to their communities while gaining a foundation of marketable skills for natural resource careers.

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Ameri Corps crew leaders value hard work, community service, and environmental stewardship and join the Corps to give back to the community while gaining life-long skills. Whether looking to jump-start a natural resources career, gain experience leading youth, or simply try something new, Ameri Corps members often have a transformational experience leaving them feeling more prepared for whatever comes next.

Ameri Corps crew leaders receive training in youth leadership, civic engagement, First Aid, CPR, natural resource management, and other professional and personal development skills.

Qualified federal student loans may be put on forbearance during an Ameri Corps service term. Individuals should check with their loan-holder to determine if their loans are eligible.

After successfully completing an Ameri Corps service term, members are eligible to receive a Segal Ameri Corps Education Award that can be used to pay for college or technical school or to pay back qualified student loans.

• Monthly living allowance
• Health insurance
• Member assistance fund
• Food, lodging, & transportation
• Potential to fulfill internship requirements for school

Youth receive a $425-$500/week allowance for the duration of the program which also includes all food, transportation, and lodging.

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