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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.

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