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Texas Conservation Corps - Bastrop Trail Crew
 
 
 
Texas Conservation Corps’ Bastrop Trail Crew is a full-time, 900 hour term of service for people age 21-28. The BTC program is a team based program in which 2 AmeriCorps Leaders and 8 members will complete high-priority trail improvement projects in Bastrop State Park. This position is primarily field based, in all weather conditions, and requires participants to complete strenuous tasks including hiking up to 5+ miles per day, lifting heavy objects, and standing for long periods while using tools for up to 9 hours per day. The crew will generally be camping at the park for 5 days at a time.
 
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Member Duties : Texas Conservation Corps Bastrop Trail Crew members will perform strenuous physical tasks outdoors in all types of weather. The majority of projects will be trail-building and parkland maintenance projects in Texas State Parks. Service projects may include building and maintaining trails, constructing stone retaining walls, check steps, boardwalks, and chainsaw work. Members will be trained in using tools such as chainsaws, picks, pruning saws, loppers and rock bars. Members will be expected to participate in extended service trips to Bastrop State Park for 5 days at a time. These trips involve long hours, camping, outdoor group cooking, and a team effort. Camping experience is a plus but not required, just a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard within a diverse crew environment. Housing is not provided with this position. Crews can expect to travel up to 75% of the time for projects.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training ,  Health Coverage ,  Stipend . 
 
Terms :
Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Texas Conservation Corps - Bastrop Trail Crew

Program Start/End Date
01/09/2017  -   07/07/2017

Work Schedule Full Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum:  21    Maximum:  28

Program Locations TEXAS  

Accepting Applications
From  09/12/2016  To  01/01/2017 

Contact Samantha Alcozer
1901 E Ben White Blvd
Austin   TX   78741
5122895817
jointxcc@americanyouthworks.org
www.americanyouthworks.org

Listing ID 69803


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