The AmeriCorps Recreation Technician Corpsmembers (ages 18-35) serve alongside natural resource professionals with the U.S. Forest Service at the Chippewa National Forest doing hands-on visitor and outreach services placed in Walker, MN. The Recreation Technician Corpsmember focus is to help develop the Corpsmembers professional skill sets while providing expertise and valuable contributions to the host site. The Recreation Technician Corpsmember will receive training, supervision and guidance from experienced agency and Conservation Corps staff, learning hands-on skills in managing natural resources and conducting public outreach. Service activities will occur in both an office and outdoors setting, in all weather conditions and across all terrain. This is a full-time commitment for 3 to 6 month AmeriCorps service terms.
Members are directly supervised by Conservation Corps program staff and Chippewa National Forest site supervisors. Members serve in a single placement setting with a partnering nonprofit/government organization. Members complete service projects with direction provided by partnering agencies and representatives of those agencies.
Term dates and schedule:
- Term: May 16 – August 15, 2023, or April 1 – September 30, 2023
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. typical. Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
Stipend and award:
- Monthly stipend: $2,076/month
- Education award: $1,718.25 - $3,247.50 upon successful completion of term
Locations:
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and strong commitment to service and community work.
- Flexibility to work independently and with others in a team setting.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and all weather conditions.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate and interact with members of the public.
- Familiarity with MS Office software.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Must pass driving record and criminal history checks.
- Academic and/or field experience in natural resources preferred.
- Strong planning, organization, communication and creative thinking skills.
- Knowledge of GIS software and GPS use preferred
- Training will be provided in these areas as needed; up to 15-20% of the service term is dedicated to technical and personal skills training.
Service Term: 450-900-hour AmeriCorps positions
Benefits:
- Living Allowance: $2,076/month
- Education Award: $1,718.25 - $3,247.50 eligible and upon successful completion of program
- Housing is provided
- Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loans)
- Training, certifications, networking
Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and strong commitment to service and community work.
- Flexibility to work independently and with others in a team setting.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate and interact with landowners and community members.
- Familiarity with MS Office software.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Must pass driving record and criminal history checks.
- Academic and/or field experience in natural resources preferred.
- Knowledge of GIS software and GPS use preferred.
- Farming and agricultural knowledge including tractor operation and/or trailer pulling experience is preferred.
Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the US.
- Must pass the National Sex Offender Public Registry and criminal history check defined as no positive hits on the NSOPW and no history of violent offenses on the criminal history check.
- Must successfully pass medical review process.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record (no major moving violations or DUI’s in the past five years).
Essential Service Functions: Ability to perform the *Essential Service Functions 40 hours per week.
- Serving in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Long days of shoveling, digging, operating equipment outdoors.
- Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain
- Working in extremes of heat or cold
Other Information
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa requires all employees and AmeriCorps members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 OR provide a weekly COVID-19 test.
Questions?
Contact our recruitment team at recruit@conservationcorps.org
Recreation Technician AmeriCorps Member
Posted: February 16, 2023 by MAEE Administration
Category: Conservation Corps
The AmeriCorps Recreation Technician Corpsmembers (ages 18-35) serve alongside natural resource professionals with the U.S. Forest Service at the Chippewa National Forest doing hands-on visitor and outreach services placed in Walker, MN. The Recreation Technician Corpsmember focus is to help develop the Corpsmembers professional skill sets while providing expertise and valuable contributions to the host site. The Recreation Technician Corpsmember will receive training, supervision and guidance from experienced agency and Conservation Corps staff, learning hands-on skills in managing natural resources and conducting public outreach. Service activities will occur in both an office and outdoors setting, in all weather conditions and across all terrain. This is a full-time commitment for 3 to 6 month AmeriCorps service terms.
Members are directly supervised by Conservation Corps program staff and Chippewa National Forest site supervisors. Members serve in a single placement setting with a partnering nonprofit/government organization. Members complete service projects with direction provided by partnering agencies and representatives of those agencies.
Term dates and schedule:
Stipend and award:
Locations:
Qualifications:
Service Term: 450-900-hour AmeriCorps positions
Benefits:
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Essential Service Functions: Ability to perform the *Essential Service Functions 40 hours per week.
Other Information
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa requires all employees and AmeriCorps members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 OR provide a weekly COVID-19 test.
Questions?
Contact our recruitment team at recruit@conservationcorps.org
The AmeriCorps Recreation Technician Corpsmembers (ages 18-35) serve alongside natural resource professionals with the U.S. Forest Service at the Chippewa National Forest doing hands-on visitor and outreach services placed in Walker, MN. The Recreation Technician Corpsmember focus is to help develop the Corpsmembers professional skill sets while providing expertise and valuable contributions to the host site. The Recreation Technician Corpsmember will receive training, supervision and guidance from experienced agency and Conservation Corps staff, learning hands-on skills in managing natural resources and conducting public outreach. Service activities will occur in both an office and outdoors setting, in all weather conditions and across all terrain. This is a full-time commitment for 3 to 6 month AmeriCorps service terms.
Members are directly supervised by Conservation Corps program staff and Chippewa National Forest site supervisors. Members serve in a single placement setting with a partnering nonprofit/government organization. Members complete service projects with direction provided by partnering agencies and representatives of those agencies.
Term dates and schedule:
Stipend and award:
Locations:
Qualifications:
Service Term: 450-900-hour AmeriCorps positions
Benefits:
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Essential Service Functions: Ability to perform the *Essential Service Functions 40 hours per week.
Other Information
Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa requires all employees and AmeriCorps members to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 OR provide a weekly COVID-19 test.
Questions?
Contact our recruitment team at recruit@conservationcorps.org