17 Jun Job: Environmental Corps MACC (Mountain Alliance Conservation Corps) Crew Member

Organization: Environmental Corps is an Americorps program at American Youthworks in Austin, Texas

Dates of service: 1700 hours–August 10, 2009 to May 28, 2010

900 hours–August 10, 2009 to February 19, 2010

Application close date: August 1, 2009

Duties/responsibilities:

Serving as an AmeriCorps member with the Environmental Corps MACC (Mountain Alliance Conservation Corps) crew, members will be performing strenuous physical tasks outdoors in all types of weather. Most service will be done in Austin and Travis County, though members will be expected to participate in occasional service trips to state and national parks across TX. Trips involve long hours, camping, field cooking, and a team effort. Members of the MACC crew may also be called on to respond to national emergencies; appropriate training will be provided. Typical service day will include trail-building and parkland maintenance projects, habitat restoration projects, and a variety of public land improvement projects in the community. MACC crew members will also receive forestry-related training and do more forestry-related service.
Service projects may include invasive species control or removal, building /maintaining trails, constructing stone walls, steps, decks and rail fences, extensive chainsaw work, as well as planting trees or cleaning up creeks and watersheds. Members will be trained in using tools such as chainsaws, Griphoists, small machinery, picks, pruning saws, loppers, rock bars, etc. No experience or skills required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard within a diverse crew environment. Training, tools, and safety gear are provided. Drug test required. Members receive a living stipend, health insurance and an education award (upon successful completion of service)

To inquire or apply, contact Jessica Stuffel at 512.981.8998 or at ecorps.ayw@gmail.com