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Position: AmeriCorps Sonoma Natural Resources Corpsmember
The opportunity: Learn about natural resources management and conservation issues while working in the field on projects that help restore the environment, ensure public safety and promote green jobs. Corpsmembers work with agencies such as the Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District to keep Sonoma County's wild lands accessible, safe and beautiful. Projects types include; trail maintenance, vegetation clearing, habitat restoration, flood prevention and fire-fuel reduction. You may receive training in hand and power tool use, plant identification, erosion control trail construction 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:
- Monthly stipend of $1,200.
- Training & mentorship in the environmental field, natural resource management, community leadership, and more.
- $5,300 AmeriCorps Educational Award upon successful completion of year-long community service program to be used to repay student loans or for future college schooling expenses.
- 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.
Required qualifications:
- U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident alien of the U.S., at least 18 years old when the program begins.
- Interest in career development, participation in job-training program and development of new skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible weekly schedule: either Tuesday through Saturday schedule (and sometimes on Sunday), or Monday through Friday (and sometimes on Saturday); over 40 hours per week is required periodically for special events, retreats, and training.
- Applicants are limited to two AmeriCorps service terms. Applications will only be accepted by members that have served or attempted one or less AmeriCorps service terms.
Desired qualifications:
- 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 become a CCNB AmeriCorps member, apply online or download the CCNB Application [PDF] and submit to CCNB to:
Conservation Corps North Bay
Attn: Recruiter
27 Larkspur Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
or email to: recruiter@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org
or fax to: (415) 454-4595
Para hacerse un miembro de CCNB Americorps, imprima una aplicación del CCNB [PDF] en español y enviánosla a CCNB con una carta de introducción, su curriculum y una carta de referencia (en forma de carta ó en el formulario de referencia de CCNB). Para información, llame a (415) 454- 4554 ext. 142.
Contact us at 415-454-4554 ext. 142.
Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps Program administered by the California Conservation Corps and sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
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