POSITION: Summer of Service Corpsmember (Eastern Plains)

DUTIES: * Service on Land Conservation Projects: physically demanding conservation projects on public lands throughout Southeastern Colorado. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, fencing, campground improvements, noxious weed eradication, wildlife habitat improvements and public land maintenance and clean up. * Leadership and in the Community: leadership development activities and additional service learning projects in the community * Career Exploration and Career Readiness Training: activities and workshops, such as resume development, networking, and interview skills preparing for next steps * General Logistics: Provide support including, but not limited to building, vehicle and tool maintenance. * Corpsmembers may be responsible for additional camp chores and educational activities in the evening or morning when camping.

REQUIREMENTS: * Between the ages of 18-24. * High school or GED/HSE graduate or still enrolled. * Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident. * Documentation will be required on the first day. Must bring identification documents necessary to complete the I-9 and other forms on your first day. * Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs., spend 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions (e.g., sun, heat, wind, rain, etc.) and hike up to 7 miles with a day-pack.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Pre-service National Service Criminal History Check required; * Corpsmembers must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement. * This position reports to Manager: Eastern Plains PREFERRED SKILLS:

WAGE: * Biweekly Stipend - Earn a living stipend of $1,120 before taxes paid every 2 weeks. * AmeriCorps Education Award - Earn a scholarship of $1,459.26 upon successful completion of 300 hours of service. This award can be used to pay future tuition, pay back qualifying student loans or go on an expedition through a wilderness school! * Corpsmembers have 7 years to use the award.

SHIFTS: * 40-hour weeks: 4.5-day schedule: Monday - Thursday. 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. * This is a temporary position from June 10, 2024-August 16, 2024 * Occasional camping (known as hitches) may be required (supplies and equipment provided). * All Corpsmembers are additionally required to serve from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on the following Friday: * July 5 due to holiday observed on Independence Day (July 4)

JOB SITE: * Primary service location: La Junta Armory, 103 Dalton Ave, La Junta, CO 81050. *Corpsmembers will occasionally travel to Colorado Springs for training and MHYC all-Corps activities. Transportation is provided.

BENEFITS: Vacation/Health/Life/Other benefits - Waiting period for benefits

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).