Opportunity summary
Term length
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5/20/2024 - 7/30/2024
Application window
1/1/2024 - 5/1/2024
Location
Marquette, Michigan
Hourly pay equivalent
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$15.00
Project summary
YouthWork crews complete conservation projects for partners across Michigan. We work in parks and recreation departments, National Park Service, US Forest Service, etc. We plant trees, build trails, remove invasive species, restore historic structures, improve parks, protect habitats and waterways, and more. All are welcome at YouthWork. As a mission-driven program, we proudly and deliberately recruit members with varying backgrounds, capabilities, experience, and skills.
Opportunity description
120+ YouthWork AmeriCorps Members serve on crews across Michigan and participate in daily service projects under the direction of their Crew Leader. Members will have a variety of duties/responsibilities which may include: trail development or rehab, waterway improvements/treatment, removal of invasive species, riparian habitat improvements, historic preservation, blight cleanup, improvements/repair/rehab of local public lands and parks, and other environmental and conservation projects.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Workforce credential or certificate
- Federal non competitive hiring authority
- Housing
- Mental and behavioral health benefits
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
No experience or formal education is required. Position required being outside in various weather conditions including heat and rain, requires physical labor including heavy lifting, walking for long periods, and using tools and power equipment. Individuals from the Native American, BIPOC, LGBTQ, and disability communities are encouraged to apply.
Preferred qualifications
No experience or formal education is required. All are welcome at YouthWork and all of us benefit from YouthWork activities. At the heart of YouthWork is an inclusive culture where our vulnerable, diverse members are met with respect and kindness. YouthWork proudly accepts and deliberately recruits members from varying backgrounds, with varying talents and capabilities, and leverages these varied skills and experiences for maximum learning and to provide effective services to partners.