Rocky Mountiain Youth Corps: Conservation Corps Crew Member

Rocky Mountiain Youth Corps:
Conservation Corps Crew Member

In RMYC's Conservation Corps program, young adults spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects that improve public lands and benefit local communities. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, fence installation or removal, invasive species management, fuels reduction, campground improvements, habitat restoration, historic preservation, and other recreation or land stewardship efforts. Corps leaders collaborate with RMYC staff, fellow Ameri Corps members, and public land partners throughout the season.

All corps leaders will participate in service projects, daily camp chores, educational activities, and weekend recreation (weekends are summer only). Summer Season:
Crews will remain together 24/7 in the field with the use of an RMYC vehicle on projects and weekend recreational travel and activities. You are considered 'ON' RMYC time the entire summer (11 weeks). During the season: food, travel expenses, laundry, and showers will be paid for by RMYC. Fall Season:
Crews will travel to projects, serve, and camp together 5-9 days at a time and then will return to the office and be 'OFF' for 2-5 days at a time. Some projects/logistics may require crews to operate in a 24/7 setting 'summer model' for a portion of the Fall. During your 'OFF' time, participants are responsible for their own food, transportation, and lodging.

Optional Disaster Relief Assignments: RMYC partners with the Ameri Corps Disaster Response Team to respond to natural disasters. These are often month-long assignments anywhere across the country or territories. Duties are dependent on the type of disaster. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties :
Live, and serve closely with a group of people for the complete duration of the Americorps term/position. Complete 10 hours of service a day for 4-8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, for the duration of the season. Participation in all RMYC service, education and group camping activities or duties:
Swinging tools, hiking, carrying heavy weights, and other intense physical labor. Cleaning crew van, group cooking, and other group chores. Debriefing service projects, risk management discussions, feedback sessions, and educational activities. Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of RMYC and Ameri Corps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco while operating in a 24/7 setting (summer) or while on hitch (fall);

as well as other rules, regulations, and risk management protocols. Complete all required Ameri Corps paperwork, including submitting weekly timesheets.

Program Benefits :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Stipend .

Terms :

Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :

Environment .

Skills :

Team Work .