Conservation Corpsmember- Sonora

Job Summary: A local Conservation Corps is a job training program that employs 18-26 year old young adults.

Corpsmembers support a wide variety of projects with parks and recreation, schools, businesses, non-profits and municipalities. This includes outreach opportunities, recycling services and waste diversion amnesties. Natural resource projects will include landscape maintenance, habitat restoration, fuel loads management, forestry related activities, Caltrans roadside teams, vegetation removal, tool/equipment maintenance, trail construction and evasive species removal and more!

Natural Resource Division:

1. Working in outdoor habitat restoration projects.

2. Fuel loads project, invasive species removal, fire breaks, seed collection, etc.

3. Seeding and tree planning.

4. Tree mortality and tree felling.

5. Cone and seed collection.

6. Tree nursery and arborist training.

7. Wildlands forest firefighting training.

8. Habitat restoration projects will include; staking trees, and removal of invasive species.

COMPENSATION:

• Training and mentorship in environmental science, career development, public relations, community leadership, and much more!
• Post-service job search assistance and support for one year after completion of the program.

BENEFITS:

• Build employment skills.
• Improve team-building skills.
• Leadership/Supervisory training.
• Promotional opportunities.
• Assistance in developing and maintaining a resume and interviewing skills
• Certifications – Forklift, OSCHA 10, Chainsaw S212, CPR/First-Aid forestry related trainings, classes or equivalent.

Requirements / Qualifications

Ages 18 to 26

Opportunities to earn: OSHA 10, Chainsaw S212, CPR/First Aid, Wildland Fire Training, Forklift License, Injury and Illness Prevention, Heat and Illness Prevention and much more!

GVCC is also currently partnering with Columbia College to provide an OJT program for student members. Students will have the opportunity to work forestry related projects for GVCC while attending college classes. In addition, certifications, workshops and skills trainings will be included.

Social Pages and Website:

www.greatervalleycc.org

www.instagram.com/greatervalley/

https://www.facebook.com/greatervalleycc'

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently located or planning to locate to the Sonora area?
• Are you between the ages of 18 and 26?
• Do you have a valid California Identification Card and a Social Security Card?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?

Ability to Relocate:

• Sonora, CA 95370: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17