Position Description:     

Land Conservation Crew Members (called Corpsmembers) serve on environmental stewardship projects throughout the Southern Front Range region. Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. No experience is required! We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects.

• This position reports to Program Coordinator: Land Conservation
• Service Location: Colorado Springs, CO; location will be updated in May.

Position open until: June 1st, 2026 For Summer of Service

September 14th for Fall Forestry

Compensation and Benefits:

• Biweekly Stipend – Earn a living stipend of $1,120 before taxes paid every 2 weeks.
  • Leadership Opportunities available: Corpsmember Drivers are eligible for a living stipend of $1,140. Returning Corpsmembers earn $1,160. More information is available on request.
  • AmeriCorps Education Award – Earn a scholarship upon successful completion of service. This award can be used to pay future tuition, pay back qualifying student loans or go on an expedition through a wilderness school! Corpsmembers have 7 years to use the award.
  • Student Loan Forbearance – Corpsmembers can apply to put their qualified federal student loans on hold during their term through the National Service Trust.
• Counseling – Corpsmembers receive up to 4 free mental health counseling sessions per year plus additional services through a Member Assistance Program.
• Networking – Corpsmembers have opportunities to network with federal, state and local natural resources professionals and access to a vast alumni network!
• Training – Depending on crew assignments, Corpsmembers will receive training in one or more stewardship skillsets, including First Aid/CPR, S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws (required for sawyers), trail building and maintenance, and herbicide application.

MHYC is committed to hiring candidates with unique backgrounds and perspectives. If you are interested in this position but are concerned that you do not meet all of the requirements or possess all of the necessary skills,   or that prior convictions or your background might disqualify you, we highly encourage you to submit an application anyway.

Qualifications:

• Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs., spend 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions (e.g., sun, heat, wind, rain, etc.) and hike up to 7 miles with a day pack.
• Able to be on time and maintain consistent attendance throughout term of service. Must commit to complete the program.

Requirements:

• Between the ages of 18-24.
• High school or GED/HSE graduate or still enrolled.
• Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident. Documentation will be required on the first day. Must bring identification documents necessary to complete the I-9 and other forms on your first day.
• Pre-service National Service Criminal History Check required.
• Corpsmembers must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.
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Visit our website at www.milehighyouthcorps.org and click “Apply Now”.

Questions? Email ramonh@mhyc.net or call Ramon Herrera at (719) 822-6045