The Western Colorado Conservation Corps offers opportunities for young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout Western Colorado. Projects may include a variety of trail construction/maintenance, fence construction/removal, invasive species removal, fire fuels reduction, habitat restoration and/or historic preservation.

The position also requires preparation time and post-session clean up.  

Essential Position Functions:

• Must be willing and able to camp at least 4-8 nights
• Complete 9 hours of service a day for 4-8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather for the duration of term
• Successfully complete AmeriCorps member Orientation and CPR/First Aid Training
• Willing to cook and clean up at the camp site when necessary
• Participating in evaluation process
• Participating in WCCC-wide volunteer events
• Participating in rig-up and rig-down procedures
• Live, work, and serve closely with a diverse group of people
• Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of WCCC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as other rules, regulations, and risk management protocol

Service Environment:

This position requires arduous physical activity in adverse weather conditions. Crew members must be physically fit and able to lift, bend, carry, push, and other forms of heavy physical labor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

Requirements:

• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Passion for an outdoor lifestyle
• Must be between 17-28 years of age
• Ability to commit to the entirety of your AmeriCorps term of service with WCCC
• Ability to serve on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to typically lift 30-50 lbs. repeatedly
• Hike up to 12 miles per day
• Be willing and able to run a chainsaw, use hand tools and herbicide equipment with appropriate training
• Must be able to complete arduous service in adverse weather conditions (i.e., snow, rain, excessive heat)
• Ability to camp in remote locations from 4-8 days/nights

No experience necessary! However, you must:

• Be a United States citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
• Be available full time between the dates specified on the Member Service Agreement
• Be between the ages of 17-28
• Able to pass a pre-service National Criminal History check (State, Sex Offender, and Federal)