Leadership - AmeriCorps

APPLY TO BE A CREW LEADER TODAY!

Spend your summer outside and inspire youth through environmental stewardship projects. Together with a fellow crew leader, you will supervise, mentor, and inspire a crew of 10 teens. Gain experience in habitat restoration, trail maintenance, environmental education, and outdoor skill instruction.

Learn how to manage projects and crew safety. Use your hands, and motivate a team to help public land. Network with Naturalists and Natural Resources staff to build connections for your future.

Spring - Fall Crew Leaders (ages 18+) - Americorps

One Crew Leader will serve as AmeriCorps members and develop skills that build a strong, leadership-packed résumé, earn a living stipend of $8,470 total and receive a Segal Education Award upon completion of $3,172.50 total to pay for higher education or qualified student loans. All positions are half time members who will serve a minimum of 900 hours from March 15, 2024 - October 31, 2024. Typical hours during the spring crew will be Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and three Saturdays. Summer crew hours will be 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Fall crews will follow the same work schedule as spring crews. The program will require two-night camping trips for all crews. Lodging may be available if needed.

Summer Crew Leaders (ages 18+) - AmeriCorps

Three Crew Leaders will serve as AmeriCorps members and develop skills that build a strong, leadership-packed résumé, earn a living stipend of $4500 total and receive a Segal Education Award upon completion of $1718 to pay for higher education or qualified student loans. All positions are quarter time members who will serve a minimum of 450 hours over 12 weeks, from May 15th -Aug. 15, 2024. Typical hours will be Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The program will require two-night camping trips in June and July. Lodging may be available if needed.

Polk County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, genetic information, the presence of disability or any other legally protected status. Persons of color, women, and veterans are encouraged to apply.