Deadline: Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Appalachian Conservation Corps Job Field: Forestry Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Virginia Location Detail: Harrisonburg, VA Job Description: The AmeriCorps Crew Leader (ACL) is responsible for facilitating a positive crew member experience. The ACL is a full partner in the crew’s leadership, helping to communicate directions, projects specifications and constructive criticism throughout the term. This position requires open dialog with the staff crew leader; helping them to manage projects, project partners communications, overall logistics, and crew assignments. It means more than just showing up and doing the work, it means setting an example of how to work hard with great enthusiasm through all kinds of conditions while practicing good judgement and safety. It means facilitating learning experience for crew members, both formally and informally. This position may require additional participation time outside of standard project and crew hours. Qualifications: - Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (exception for veterans up to age 35) - Have US Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency status - Have a high school diploma or GED - Pass background checks - Strong project management skills. - Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions. - Experience with backpacking, wilderness living and travel, LNT principles. - Current Wilderness First Aid Certification with CPR/AED. - Clean driving record (insurable by ACC) and a current driver’s license. - Willingness to deploy on a Disaster Response. Salary: $650 weekly living stipend Benefits: - $650/week living stipend, paid bi-weekly - AmeriCorps Segal Education Award - AmeriCorps members may be eligible for student loan forbearance - Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist - Uniform shirts, helmet, work gloves, eye protection, and other necessary safety equipment is provided - On-the-job training provided! - Additional subject-specific certifications may be offered (possibilities include Wilderness First Aid and CPR, First Aid and CPR, Leave No Trace, USFS Chainsaw Certification, etc) - Depending upon the academic institution and program, ACL positions may fulfill internship requirements - Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths and opportunities How to Apply: Please submit an application through the following link: https://jobs.silkroad.com/ConservationLegacy/Careers/jobs/4341
