Spend your summer getting paid to build conservation skills and engage in environmental education!

Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) 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!

The Texas Conservation Corps’ Summer Program is an AmeriCorps opportunity for young adults 17+ to work with a crew on habitat restoration projects throughout Texas. These crews are open to current high school students, recent high school graduates, college students & young adults looking to spend a summer working on conservation projects throughout Texas. Led by two adult crew leaders, members will work on trail improvement & habitat restoration projects, & engage in environmental education.

This is a full-time seasonal term-based AmeriCorps position working outdoors that specifically focuses on gaining experience in habitat restoration, trail projects, and more. The Texas Conservation Corps is a Program of American YouthWorks.

APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP!

COMPENSATION (LIVING ALLOWANCE): $2,400-$2,720 per month + End-of-Service AmeriCorps Education Award

AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS

AUSTIN, TX (300 hour)

Crew Leader: May 27 - August 9, 2024

Crew Member: June 10 – August 9, 2024

BENEFITS

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs.
• Free Health insurance
• Transportation Assistance
• Non-private student loan deferment
• First Aid certification
• Technical and Fundamental skills training
• Power tools training
• Gear and Boot Assistance
• Needs-based Support Services
• Opportunity to network with partnering agencies: Including US Forest Service, Texas Forest Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife, or National Park Service

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ages 17+ for Crew Members and 21+ for Crew Leaders
• 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 and power tools
• Function as part of a team with the ability to get along with members of all races, genders, political beliefs, religions, experience levels
• Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
• Crew Leaders Only: High school diploma or GED; Clear 3-year Driving Record; Prior experience in camping, backcountry travel, or related fieldwork; Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in rugged terrain, often wearing a 45lb backpack and carrying tools

HOW TO APPLY

Apply here (Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application).

*The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form*

General Crew Type, Open Position, Qualifications, and Benefits Information found on our website here: https://americanyouthworks.org/programs/cc/join/

CONTACT INFORMATION

Texas Conservation Corps: jointxcc@AYW.org

Main Office Phone: 512-744-1900 (choose respective region on menu options)