Urban Forestry Student Angell CCC

The Urban Forestry Student position at American Climate Corps in Yachats, OR, offers hands-on conservation work for individuals aged 16-24 or with disabilities. Running from June 2024 to June 2027, it involves wildland firefighting, timber management, and watershed rehabilitation. Participants gain experience in natural resource management and operate heavy equipment. The role emphasizes safety and provides a public land corps certificate for federal hiring preference. Benefits include a living stipend, housing, and healthcare.
About the position

The Urban Forestry Student position at the USDA Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center offers a unique opportunity for individuals aged 16 to 24, or those with disabilities, to engage in hands-on conservation work on public lands. This term position runs from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, and is based in Yachats, Oregon. The role focuses on various conservation projects, including wildland firefighting, timber management, invasive species mitigation, and watershed rehabilitation. Students will gain practical experience in natural resource management, tree identification, tree climbing, and the operation of heavy equipment such as fellerbunchers. Participants will learn essential skills related to maintaining public areas, ensuring tree and forest health, and mitigating invasive species. The program emphasizes safety and the use of specialized tools and equipment. With up to 10 openings available, this position not only provides valuable work experience but also prepares students for future federal or private employment opportunities. Students will have the chance to engage in paid work-based learning on National Forests, earning a public land corps certificate that grants federal hiring preference. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to progress at their own pace over a period of up to two years. Enrollment is open year-round, making it accessible for those interested in pursuing a career in urban forestry or related fields.

Responsibilities
• Conduct conservation projects on public lands
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• Participate in wildland firefighting activities
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• Support timber management tasks including surveys, removal, and pruning
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• Mitigate invasive species and rehabilitate watersheds
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• Maintain public areas and ensure tree and forest health
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• Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as fellerbunchers
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• Learn and apply safety protocols in outdoor environments
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• Engage in paid work-based learning on National Forests
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• Earn a public land corps certificate for federal hiring preference

Requirements
• Must be between 16 and 24 years old or have a disability
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• Must meet income limitations
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• Ability to engage in significant outdoor activity and physical training
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• Strength to use tools and hike with a pack
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• No requirement for a high school diploma or GED

Nice-to-haves
• Interest in working outdoors
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• Desire to protect the land and serve people
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• Willingness to explore other trades such as heavy equipment operation, welding, construction, maintenance, office administration, and culinary

Benefits
• Living stipend
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• Paid time off
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• Free housing
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• Healthcare
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• Meals
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• Uniforms
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• Transportation from home
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• Counseling
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• Education and GED/high school diploma support
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• Drivers licensing and trade certifications support