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Conservation Corps New Mexico
 
 
 
Corpsmember Responsibilities: As an AmeriCorps program participant, work effectively as member of crew; perform heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects; work outdoors in all types of weather and successfully adapts to various climates; camps overnight outdoors in wilderness areas near work sites for short or extended periods of time; effectively learn and apply new environmental conservation and restoration skills and outdoor living skills; actively participate in environmental education activities; practice appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned; use, maintain and repair hand and power tools as necessary. Project Work: CCNM works with a variety of land management agencies across New Mexico and Texas, including Gila National Forest, Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Mountain National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Organ Mountains National Monument. Project work will be exceptionally challenging with crews working on backcountry projects in extremely remote locations. The required work will be physically challenging and highly technical. Projects vary but include trail construction and maintenance, ecosystem restoration, habitat restoration, fire fuels reduction, fencing on public lands, invasive weed removal, tamarisk removal, herbicide applications, and many others. Compensation: Corpsmembers are paid an AmeriCorps living stipend which averages out at $275 per week or $550 biweekly before taxes. Upon completion of the term the Corpsmember will receive an education award of $2,199.92 to be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college. Term Dates: April 17 – August 18, 2017 Substance Free: • In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property. Job Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States
 
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Member Duties : Project Work: CCNM works with a variety of land management agencies across New Mexico and Texas, including Gila National Forest, Lincoln National Forest, Guadalupe Mountain National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Organ Mountains National Monument. Project work will be exceptionally challenging with crews working on backcountry projects in extremely remote locations. The required work will be physically challenging and highly technical. Projects vary but include trail construction and maintenance, ecosystem restoration, habitat restoration, fire fuels reduction, fencing on public lands, invasive weed removal, tamarisk removal, herbicide applications, and many others.
 
Program Benefits : Living Allowance ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Training . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Uniforms provided and required . 
 
Service Areas :
Environment . 
 
Skills :
None
 
 



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Conservation Corps New Mexico
Program Start/End Date
04/17/2017  -   08/18/2017
Work Schedule Full Time
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  27
Program Locations TEXAS ,  ARIZONA ,  NEW MEXICO  
Accepting Applications
From  03/06/2017  To  04/30/2017 
To apply :
Phone  520-904-3289
E-mail  joel@conservationlegacy.org
Website  www.azcorps.org
Contact Joel Garcia
1443 W Prince Rd
Tucson   AZ   85705
520-904-3289
joel@conservationlegacy.org
www.azcorps.org
Listing ID 71955

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