Are you interested in gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief?

Louisiana Conservation Corps (LaCC) participants engage in hands-on conservation projects on public lands, coastal regions, National Parks and recreational areas across the Central Southern United States. The Conservation Corps experience builds leadership skills, connection with community, and prepares young people with skills needed to enter the workforce with a strong work ethic and sense of service!

Conservation & Disaster Crews: These crews are focused on conservation projects in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Texas. Crew Leaders and Members complete habitat restoration and trail projects with a variety of partners. Though most of the season will consist of conservation projects, these crews remain on-call and able to deploy should a flood, fire, hurricane, or other disasters occur. LaCC is both a state and federal resource during disasters, and leaders receive training in spontaneous volunteer management, donations management, and the Incident Command System.

This is a temporary term-based AmeriCorps position that specifically focuses on gaining experience in disaster mitigation, habitat restoration, trail projects, and disaster relief. We highly recommend researching more about AmeriCorps programs and Louisiana Conservation Corps in advance.

TERM LENGTHS
Crew Leader: January 16, 2024 - July 19, 2024
Crew Member: January 22, 2024 - July 19, 2024

APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP!

BENEFITS

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs. Learn more about AmeriCorps and this award.
• Health insurance (at no cost to participants)
• Non-private student loan deferment
• First Aid certification
• Technical and Fundamental skills training
• FEMA certifications
• Opportunity to network with partnering agencies: Including US Forest Service, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and National Park Service
• Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal Lands

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Between the ages of 18-35
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand & power tools
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment