Description:
Spend your fall and winter working and camping outside at some of Southern
Nevada’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside fellow military Veteran’s
while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural heritage. Gain
valuable field experience while working on restoration projects in
southern Nevada.
Compensation:
This is an AmeriCorps position, and candidates will receive a living
stipend of $7,527. This is not an hourly wage or a salary and is paid to
members bi-monthly throughout the entire year. Upon completion of
AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award in
the amount of $2,675 that can be used for paying off student loans, or
paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
Timeline: October 25, 2010 – May 5, 2011
Duties:
• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while
providing service.
• Communicating with agency project staff.
• Complying with both production and quality work standards established by
NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners.
• Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning
and organizing crew equipment.
Work Schedule: Crew members serve in the field on both 4-day-on, 3-day off
tours and 8-day-on, 6-day-off projects.
Training:
Members will participate in orientation from October 25, 2010 to October
29, 2010, where they will receive training in trail building, leave-no-
trace ethics, CPR/First Aid, and effective citizenship.
Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be over 18 years of age and a US citizen that has
received a high school diploma or GED. Must be a veteran of the United
States military and have the ability to provide DD214 papers. All offers
of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of
the National Sex Offender Public Registry.
To Apply:
Step 1: Copy and paste the following link into your browser:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=38457
Step 2: Click “Apply” then register.
Step 3: Once registered login and complete the application.
Step 4: Click the “Search Listings” link and search for program name:
Nevada Conservation Corps.
Step 5: Click on the position then hit the “Apply Now” button at the
bottom of the listing.
Please direct all questions regarding the application process to Bridget
Walden at
775-674-5496 or [email protected].
These AmeriCorps positions are made possible by a generous grant from the
Nevada Commission for National and Community Service. This program
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, marital
status, sexual orientation, or disability. Persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
