Minnesota Conservation Corps Crew Member

Company:	Three Rivers Park District Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (11)
Job Location(s):	Minneapolis, st. Paul
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	$1,140.00 Monthly
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Customer Service - General, Admin - Receptionist/Clerical, Admin - Data Entry/Billing

Position Description

Job Title:	Minnesota Conservation Corps Crew Member
Closing Date/Time:	Continuous
Salary:	$1,140.00 Monthly
Job Type:	Seasonal - Student
Location:	District Nursery, Hanover, Minnesota



Minnesota Conservation Corps, a non-profit environmental organization, is currently accepting applications for Crew Member & Leader positions. A crew of 1 leader and 4 members will participate in on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice working on conservation projects throughout Three Rivers Park District. Leader and Member positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented work while learning about the environment and networking with natural resource professionals. Service work is performed almost exclusively outdoors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities: Corpsmembers will receive training and complete various conservation projects such as native plant community restoration, nursery production, streambank stabilization, GPS/GIS mapping, carpentry/construction, forest management, lakeshore restoration, erosion control, prescribed burning, environmental education, exotic species management, wildlife habitat improvement, wildland fire fighting and emergency response.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: Crew Members: Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions and on challenging terrain. Ability to work well with others in a team setting. Strong desire to learn new skills. Positive attitude and interest in service and community work. Sense of adventure. Crew Leaders (in addition to above Member qualifications): Prior field and/or supervisory experience is preferred. Experience/education in natural resource management, supervision, construction, small engine repair and/or related fields is desired. Requirements: Must be 18-25 years old and be able to perform essential functions of the job including physically strenuous work 40 hours per week. Typical work week is Monday-Thursday (10 hours each day) with other days scheduled as required. Crew Members and Leaders should be available for week-long out of town assignments that involve camping near the work project site. A full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award. Personal protective equipment provided and required. Term of Service: Crew Leader: 2/1/2010 - 12/16/2010 & Crew Member: 2/15/2010 - 12/16/2010
Selection Procedure:
All applications must be submitted directly to Minnesota Conservation Corps. Download an application at: www.conservationcorps.org/applymcc.htm Minnesota Conservation Corps (AmeriCorps Program) 2715 Upper Afton Rd. Suite 100 Maplewood, MN 55119 Email: Phone: (651) 209-9900 x 17 Fax: (651) 209-9901 Timeline: Applicants are encouraged to submit by December 1^st. Early application encouraged; Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.