Become a corpsmember – improve life on this planet starting with your own.
Position: Natural Resource Corpsmember
The opportunity: Learn about cutting edge environmental issues while working to reduce pollution, energy usage, waste and increase community awareness. Corpsmembers work with land agencies to keep Marin and Sonoma County's wild lands accessible, safe and beautiful. Projects range from a single day to several weeks in length and offer the opportunity for training in hand and power tool use, plant identification and general job training.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Work cooperatively with a diverse group of people.
- Report daily to a crew supervisor and carry out all assigned tasks.
- Make a one-year, full-time commitment to the program.
- Participate in both the field work and education aspects of the program.
- Do strenuous work in all kinds of weather – heat, rain, wind, etc.
Compensation:
- $9.00 an hour to start.
- $5,300 AmeriCorps education scholarship after completion of 1,700 hours in our program if eligible.
- Training and mentorship in environmental science, career development, public relations, community leadership, and much more!
- Post-service job search assistance and support for two (2) years after completion of the program.
Benefits:
- Earn a High School diploma/GED or college credits.
- Build employment skills.
- Improve team-building skills.
- Leadership/Supervisory training.
- Promotional opportunities include: Safety Officer, Assistant Crew Leader, Crew Leader and Specialist.
- Assistance in developing and maintaining a resume and interviewing skills.
Desired qualifications:
- United States citizen, or proof of your legal right to live and work in this country.
- Between the ages of 18 and 28.
- Interest in conservation issues, recycling and waste reduction.
- Interest in affecting change through community service.
- Enthusiastic about developing new skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups of people.
- A one-year commitment to participation in an education and job-training program.
How do I apply?
To be invited to an upcoming intake session, apply online or download the CCNB Application [PDF] and submit to CCNB.
Mail application to:
Conservation Corps North Bay
Attn: Recruiter
27 Larkspur Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Apply in person at:
Conservation Corps North Bay
27 Larkspur Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
or
Conservation Corps North Bay
365 Blodgett Street
Cotati, CA 94931
or email to: recruiter@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org
or fax to: (415) 454-4595
Si quisiera recibir una invitación a una session de entrada próxima, imprimir una aplicación del CCNB [PDF] en español y enviárnosla a CCNB. Para información en español, contactar at 415-454-4554 o 707-303-3069 ext. 142.
Contact us at 415-454-4554 or 707-303-3069 ext. 142.
Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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