About the Utah Conservation Corps
The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to developing the conservation leaders of tomorrow. We’re a non-residential AmeriCorps program composed of AmeriCorps members, staff, and partners dedicated to service to our community, environment, and regions requiring disaster response efforts. Additionally, as an organization, we seek to provide a more welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds and experience levels to ensure a healthy, vibrant, innovative, and sustainable corps. Our goals are to encourage and support more diverse populations serving in an inclusive environment within the UCC and to recognize where we fall short and address our shortcomings.
Position Overview
Crew Members work and live outdoors as part of a field crew in service to public lands and the communities that surround them. This specialized crew will work for the duration of the summer based in the town of Telluride, Colorado. Members will have the option to use the camping facility on-site for their days off (excluding festival black-out dates). The crew’s base will be in a front country setting with access to bathrooms and shower facilities. The crew members will be trained in safe and proper tool use, project techniques, and outdoor living. Training topics will include chainsaw and hand tool use, project techniques, and first aid. This position differs from our summer field crews in that the members will be working with a single project partner based in Telluride, CO during their service. This position involves frequent travel, camping, irregular hours, and a varying weekly schedule.
Projects & Schedule
The Telluride Open-Space Strike Team members will live and work in the beautiful town of Telluride Colorado, serving with the local open space group as small team of three. The primary activity will be working with Telluride’s Open Space Rangers to remove noxious weeds (primarily Canada and musk thistle, oxeye daisy, and yellow toadflax) on the Valley Floor Open Space. The project includes manual mitigation and pulling, reseeding affected areas, and using applications of a bio-remedy consisting of the ash of the roots of oxeye daisy and Canada thistle. Other activities will include assisting the Open-Space staff with trail work, historic structure preservation, and trail signage.
Crews should expect schedules and project work to vary. Crews generally work Monday- Friday and can choose to travel back to the Moab office or camp in Telluride on their off days, with the exception of festival dates. Days will include two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch. The 30-minute lunch break does not count toward member service hours.
This position is an AmeriCorps term of service that requires a full-time commitment (about 45 hours per week).
Who Are You?
We are looking for individuals who:
Qualifications (this is an ENTRY LEVEL POSITION)
Note: Participants must supply their own personal outdoor gear and equipment such as a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, day pack, multi-day pack, work pants, work boots, etc. A recommended gear-list will be provided prior to starting the term of service. Crew Members receive a living allowance for supplying their own food and securing their own housing. UCC will provide project tools, personal protective gear, crew kitchen kit (stove, fuel, cooking and serving supplies) and transportation to and from projects. UCC participants are eligible for pro-deals.
Why Work For Us?
Professional Development
This is an entry-level position. The UCC is a career exploration program. Members will gain skills and certifications that help you become highly employable in public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Through this experience, you’ll find a new level of grit and determination by working long hours, oftentimes in challenging conditions. In the end, you will know you can conquer the hardest obstacles life can throw at you.
This is collaborative work; members will learn to work as a team in areas you might otherwise not have visited, and with people you may have otherwise not met. You will also have the opportunity to network with project partners, thereby developing possible future employment opportunities.
Compensation & Benefits
Kelly’s Brighton Marina is located on Nehalem Bay just north of Rockaway Beach. We are about a half-hour south of...
Apply For This JobPay: Up to $425/week with opportunities for additional weekend work for additional pay. Room and Board: Room and most board is provided. Compensation...
Apply For This JobDescription A Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing first-class employee relations services to the hotel to deliver an excellent...
Apply For This JobJob Description: In the Alta Lodge dining room, we strive to create a welcoming environment for both returning and new...
Apply For This JobHave your evenings off! If you have Line Cook experience, care about creating high quality dishes with an eye for...
Apply For This JobAbout Stanford Sierra Camp & Conference Center Stanford Sierra Camp & Conference Center is located on the shores of Fallen...
Apply For This Job