Corps Member - San Diego

The Corps Member position at American Climate Corps in San Diego involves outdoor conservation work, including forest health, emergency response, and environmental restoration. Responsibilities include trailbuilding, watershed restoration, and invasive species removal. Candidates should be willing to work hard in various weather conditions and engage with diverse groups. The role offers training opportunities and benefits like healthcare and education support. This is a full-time position with no specific degree requirement.
About the position

The Corps Member position at the California Conservation Corps involves performing service conservation work that benefits local communities and the State of California. Corps Members engage in various projects focused on natural resource conservation, emergency response, and environmental restoration, with opportunities for training and education to support future career pathways.

Responsibilities
• Perform service conservation work focusing on forest health, fuel reduction, and vegetation management.
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• Engage in emergency response activities and wildland firefighting.
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• Participate in trailbuilding and maintenance projects.
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• Conduct watershed restoration and removal of invasive species.
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• Plant native species and manage vegetation.

Requirements
• Willingness and ability to engage in hard work outdoors in all weather conditions.
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• Enthusiasm to work with diverse groups of individuals.
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• Preparedness to respond to emergencies and be away from home or assigned center for two weeks or longer.

Nice-to-haves
• Interest in working in the resource conservation space.
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• General interest in pursuing training and education.

Benefits
• Healthcare
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• Education benefit