Forestry Corps Member - Greenwood

The American Climate Corps is hiring a Forestry Corps Member in Greenwood, CA, for a one-year position focused on enhancing forest health, vegetation management, and emergency response. Responsibilities include conservation work, trail maintenance, salmon restoration, and wildland firefighting. Candidates should be prepared for outdoor work in various conditions and willing to be away from home for extended periods. Benefits include healthcare, housing, and education support. No degree is required, and the role is full-time.
About the position

The Forestry Corps Member position with the California Conservation Corps involves engaging in service conservation work focused on enhancing forest health, managing vegetation, and participating in emergency response efforts. Corps Members will receive training in forestry and have opportunities to apply their skills in various projects, including fuel reduction and wildland firefighting, over a term of one year, with the possibility of extending up to three years.

Responsibilities
• Perform service conservation work focusing on forest health and fuel reduction.
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• Engage in vegetation management and emergency response activities.
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• Participate in wilderness and urban trail maintenance.
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• Contribute to salmon restoration efforts.
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• Assist in wildland firefighting operations.

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 for two weeks or longer.

Nice-to-haves
• Interest in forestry and forest health.
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• General interest in pursuing training and education in related fields.

Benefits
• Healthcare
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• Housing
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• Education benefit