September 12, 2024

Student Conservation Association, Inc

Mobile

FULL TIME

Conservation Corps - Alabama GulfCorps

Position Summary
As part of the Student Conservation Association (SCA) Alabama Conservation Corps (ALCC) team, you'll serve with 6 young adults to carry out restoration projects in coastal Alabama. Crew members will receive training and hands on experience in projects such as invasive management, trail work, litter abatement, fire break maintenance, and boardwalk construction/repair. Service projects will take place outdoors and will at times require heavy lifting (~50 lb.), hiking, and operating equipment such as chainsaws and brush cutters. Crews will implement projects across various sites with state, municipal, and nonprofit agencies. Members will also take part in a workforce development program, receiving industry recognized certifications and training in professional development topic such as resume building and interview skills. Participants will have the opportunities to grow competitive skills in the field of natural resource management and to prepare for entry into the workforce after their term of service.

Schedule
September 30, 2024 - March 7, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to serving as a productive team member for the full term of service
Interpersonal and professional conduct with crew, staff, and project partners
Active participation in training sessions and interest in self-development
Identification and treatment of invasive species in field, using mechanical and chemical methods
Operation of hand tools and power tools to accomplish service activities
Collection and compilation of project data
Tool maintenance and rehabilitation
Ability to take initiative to complete the task at hand as directed and without prompting

Required Qualifications

No previous experience is required for this position
Must be eligible to serve as an Ameri Corps Member. This includes:
- Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States
- Being at least 18 years or older
- Having a high school diploma or equivalent
- Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate the perceived presence of safety hazards through visual and auditory means
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., and walk/hike on uneven terrain, uphill or downhill, for 5 miles
- Ability to serve in environmental conditions that will include extreme heat, extreme cold, high winds, and precipitation

Preferred Qualifications

Interest in hands-on, outdoor service activities
Interest in pursuing a career in conservation or a related field

Hours

40 per week

Compensation

Living Allowance: $480/week
Ameri Corps Education Award (900 hours = $3,697.50) upon successful completion of program

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Additional Benefits

Wilderness First Aid Training
Ameri Corps Award ($3,697.50): Eligible/Required
Wildland Fire S130/S190 Certification
Wildland Chainsaw S212 Certification

Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.