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Conservation Crew Member - Youth Community Crew (Tacoma/Lakewood, WA)
Location:
Tacoma, WA
Description:
Position: Youth Community Crew Member (ages 15-18) Location: Based out of Tacoma, WA. Participants will need to commute to the central meeting location each day. From there, the Crew Leaders will drive the crew to different project locations such as community parks and nearby forests. The meeting location for both the Tacoma and Lakewood crews is based in Tacoma. Dates: Session 1: June 26, 2023 - July 28, 2023 *The 1st session crew is currently on a waitlist. Applications are still encouraged, but all will be considered for a position on the waitlist until further notice.* Session 2: July 31, 2023 - September 1, 2023 QUESTIONS/CONTACT : Emily Siegel, Member Services Coordinator: XXXX@nwyouthcorps.org . Position Details: Build your future with Northwest Youth Corps. A Better You : Earn money and potential high school credit while gaining job skills and professional references needed to build your resume. Meet new people and build physical and mental strength while completing conservation projects in your own community. A Better Planet : Spend weeks working on conservation projects such as tree planting, fuels reduction, invasive plant removal, trail construction, and fencing. Play a vital role in improving your own local community and the environment. Northwest Youth Corps' Community Program is a day program for 15 to 18 year-olds. Community crews meet at a designated site every morning. Members work an average of 6.5-7 hours a day depending on travel time. Crews work on local conservation service projects under the supervision of a trained team of leaders. Crews then return to the same meeting place at the end of the workday. Participants gain real-world experience while enhancing their community's natural environment. Through a focus on local projects, members will become more connected and invested with the area in which they live and can take pride in the benefits they create for their neighborhood. Our Community Programs are offered each year only in certain communities in the Northwest and youth must reside in these locations to participate. Our Sound to Summit program is special in that the crew's final week will take them to Mt. Rainier National Park to complete conservation projects, recreate, and learn about natural resources and the outdoors. During last week of the program, they will camp in the National Park the entire time. Northwest Youth Corps will provide food, transportation, and can help provide additional required camping equipment if needed. Benefits/Tuition: Receive up to $1,875 ($375 per week) for participation in this service-learning program plus an additional $250 ($50 per week) in bonuses. Bonus amounts are based on attendance and safety. Participants also have the potential to earn high school credit for their time. There is a tuition cost for this educational program of $200 with scholarships available based on need. Required qualifications: -Proof of U.S citizenship or legal residency -15-18 years old -Ability to hike several miles and be on foot for up to 7 hours per day -Able to arrive on time to the pre-designated meeting point M-F and commit to a week-long camping trip during the final week of the session -Positive mental attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to make an impact on your local community -Ability to follow safety protocols Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Our core purpose is to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success. We believe diversity is a key source of strength for our communities, and we strive to create a safe and empowering environment for participants from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. We are deeply invested in the success of youth and young adults of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, religions, sexual orientations, economic statuses, or other socio-cultural identifiers. To Apply More information and link to apply can be found at information can be found at nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com
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Northwest Youth Corps
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December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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