Help Keep Houston Beautiful on the Houston Environmental Action Team (HEAT) Crew! All experiences welcome. We want to learn from you as you learn with us! Texas Conservation Corps’ Houston Environmental Action Team (HEAT) is an AmeriCorps opportunity for young adults focused on community engagement through inclusive urban conservation in the Houston area.

The Texas Conservation Corps’ Houston Environmental Action Team (HEAT) is a full-time AmeriCorps opportunity for young adults local to the Houston area that focuses on local urban conservation and restoration projects. This crew works locally on a regular schedule, Monday-Friday.

APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP! Priority due date is by September 17, 2026 before 11:59PM CST

COMPENSATION (Monthly Living Allowance):

• Crew Leaders: $2,720 per month ($1,360 biweekly)
• Crew Members: $2,400 per month ($1,200 biweekly)

AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS

Crew Leaders and Crew Members: October 19, 2025 – June 17, 2027

BENEFITS

• Monthly Living Allowance (Stipend)
  • $2,400/month for Crew Members
  • $2,720/month for Crew Leaders
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs. Learn more about AmeriCorps and this award.
• Free Health Insurance
• CPR & Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification
• Technical & fundamental skills training
• S212 training (depending on projects)
• Wildland Firefighter training (depending on projects)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances while carrying tools
• Ability to operate tools
• Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35-50* pounds (*depending on crew type)
• Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain
• Ability to work long days in adverse weather conditions
• Depending on crew type, ability to hitch, camp, and travel throughout the duration of an entire AmeriCorps term

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Between the ages of 18-35; Ages 21+ for Crew Leaders
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC)
• Additional experience and qualifications for Crew Leaders
  • Clean 3-year Driving Record 
  • 3-5 months of previous conservation experience (ex: chainsaws, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, trail work)
• View more qualifications on our website by clicking here!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work independently and with a crew while having a safety mindset
• Strong commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
• Adaptability and flexibility with project tasks during service hours
• Desire to learn, grow and challenge yourself
• Additional Preferred Experience and Qualifications for Crew Leaders
  • Willingness to engage in hard conversations and mediate conflict
  • Desire to explore your leaderships style and develop leadership skills
  • Good problem solving and logistical skills
  • Collaborative Leadership and Facilitation skills
  • Prior Conservation Corps and/or AmeriCorps experience with successful completion of term