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PCC: YOUTH CORPS CREW LEADER

olk County Conservation Youth Corps (PCCYC) engages diverse youth in hands-on environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and conservation education. Summer sessions run for three weeks, Monday–Friday, with two sessions offered in June and July. Youth ages 14–18 form daytime crews of 10, led by two adult Crew Leaders. Crews work on meaningful outdoor projects that benefit the community and build essential skills. PCCYC provides transportation, tools, training, and lunch for all participants. Spend your summer outdoors restoring habitats, maintaining trails, leading environmental education, and building leadership and outdoor skills. Crew Leaders co-lead crews and gain experience in team management, conservation practices, and outdoor instruction. Four Quarter-Time Youth Corps Crew Leaders will serve with Polk County Conservation through the Polk County Conservation AmeriCorps Program. Members gain valuable leadership and job skills, receive a living stipend of $6,270 (paid throughout the 450-hour term), and earn a Segal Education Award of $1,956.35 upon successful completion for education or student loans. These are Quarter-Time positions requiring a minimum of 450 hours over 13 weeks (approx. 38 hours/week). Note: This is not a direct Polk County Conservation employment position. Crew Leaders are AmeriCorps members serving with Polk County Conservation as a host site. They are not Polk County employees and do not receive employee benefits. All terms, benefits, and requirements are set by AmeriCorps.

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Member Duties : Implement timber stand improvements, native seed harvesting, pollinator garden planting, and tree planting across Polk County parks. Maintain trails at Easter Lake Park using hand tools after receiving in-person training. Support invasive species removal and erosion control. Participate in water quality monitoring with training provided. Lead daily project tasks safely and efficiently, train crew on tool use and safety, and ensure readiness for each service day. Communicate with Polk County staff and the Youth Corps Coordinator to meet project needs. Mentor and motivate youth crews, promoting teamwork and stewardship. Engage in professional development, facilitate environmental education, and collaborate with partners to boost conservation outcomes. May engage in additional approved activities supporting AmeriCorps goals.

Program Benefits : Training .

Terms :
Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Environment , Children/Youth , Education .

Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Team Work , Environment , General Skills .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
PCC: YOUTH CORPS CREW LEADER

Program Start/End Date
05/16/2026 - 08/22/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations	IOWA

Accepting Applications
From 09/17/2025 To 04/28/2026

Contact	Marissa Merical
12130 NW 128th St
Granger IA 50109
5157768548
pccamericorps@polkcountyiowa.gov

Listing ID	124613


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