Weld County Youth Conservation Corps Crew Member

Travel/moving costs and housing are not provided by the program.

Duties and Responsibilities: ¿ Invasive species and hazard tree removal as a sawyer and/or a swamper ¿ Pesticide application ¿ In-home water assessments, installation of aerators, shower heads, and toilets ¿ Promote a strong service ethic while encouraging the development of teambuilding, self-worth, conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, and decision making ¿ Abide by WCYCC policies and procedures and maintain safety Ability To: ¿ Serve in unpredictable weather and potentially harsh environmental conditions ¿ Communicate effectively with fellow corps members, crew leader, program staff, and community members ¿ Problem solve in a variety of settings and with a diverse group of people ¿ Demonstrate sound judgment/risk management skills ¿ Service term may require attendance during the evenings and weekends as necessary (Camping for 3+ weeks)

Qualifications:
¿ MUST BE 16* ¿ 30 YEARS OLD TO APPLY *If 16 years old, must be an out-of-school youth who has obtained High School Diploma or HSED ¿ Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks ¿ Possess a valid state driver¿s license or identification card ¿ Must be able to pass a drug screening ¿ U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident ¿ Received or on track to receive high school diploma or GED ¿ Have reliable transportation to and from service base

Experience: ¿ Serving in a team environment ¿ Performing conservation-related service, or general labor tasks ¿ Comfortable with power tools and serving in a hazardous environment

Physical Requirements: ¿ Able to lift 75+ lbs. alone and as a team ¿ Ability to use/handle picks, sledgehammers, rakes, and shovels ¿ Ability to transverse uneven terrain ¿ Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or to squat to perform tasks ¿ Service term will require strenuous physical engagement, personal motivation, and perseverance