Pooled - Wyoming Conservation Corps - Crew Member, AmeriCorps

JOB TITLE:

Wyoming Conservation Corps - Crew Member, Ameri Corps

JOB PURPOSE:

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

Term of Service: May-August

Living Stipend: $4,800.00

Segal Education Award: $1,956.35

Ameri Corps WCC Crew Members will work in teams of six members with two crew leaders. Members will work cooperatively with and take direction from crew leaders and the Program Staff. Crew members will complete six, ten‑day conservation projects around the state of Wyoming, living and working outdoors; crew members will also complete one week of orientation before the start of the first project.

Responsibilities include camping, cooking, work‑related task completion, participating in environmental education, and group learning programs and various camp chores. Projects are located throughout the state with agencies such as state and federal land management. Projects include trail maintenance and construction, habitat restoration, development reclamation, construction, scientific survey, and various agricultural projects. Crew members will be required to fulfill a total hourly commitment over the term of service.

Crew members will be enrolled in a one upper‑division credit WCC class through the University of Wyoming. Completion of this course along with fulfillment of hourly commitments through training, projects, and some travel is required to receive the Ameri Corps Education Award. Crew members will complete trainings and orientations for the WCC program and its Ameri Corps affiliation, including a required 16‑hour Wilderness First Aid course at no cost.

This is a drug and alcohol free position with zero tolerance. Ameri Corps members will be supervised by WCC staff.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

None
Other Requirements:
Pass FBI background check, ability to lift 50 lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Cover letter
• Resume or C.V.

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.

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4‑year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

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