What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oklahoma Conservation Corps (OKCC) | Ouachita National Forest Silviculture Crew | AmeriCorps Members position at Texas Conservation Corps of American YouthWorks?
Interested in pursuing forestry or natural resource management in Oklahoma? Apply for the Ouachita Forestry Crew!
As a crew member, you’ll be working on the front lines of forest management. Your work will include tree planting, forest thinning, removing invasive plant species, and collecting important data to help sustain the health of the forest ecosystem.
Looking to take the lead? As a Crew Leader, you’ll guide this crew on forest restoration projects while learning about silviculture practices and techniques. You’ll be responsible for motivating the team, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and leading the crew in tasks with precision and care. This is your chance to develop leadership skills while making an impact on the land!
APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP! Priority due date is before February 7, 2025 by 11:59pm CST
COMPENSATION (Monthly Living and Housing Allowance):
- Crew Leader $2,720 per month ($1,360 biweekly)
- Crew Member $2,400 per month ($1,200 biweekly)
AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS
Broken Bow, OK – Ouachita National Forest (675 and 900 hour)
- Individual Placement: February 18- Aug 1 (24 weeks, 900 hr term)
- Crew Leader and Member: Mar 10- July 11 (18 weeks, 675hr)
BENEFITS
- Monthly Living Allowance: to cover basic expenses during your service term
- Medical Health Insurance: Provided at no cost to participants by The Corps Network (TCN), eligible members can opt-in OR opt-out
- Personal and Professional Growth
- Technical and Fundamental skills training
- Gear & Boot Assistance for qualified purchases.
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs
- Student Loan Forbearance: For eligible student loans, temporarily postpone payments during your term of service.
- Opportunity to network and build connections with partnering agencies
- Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal Lands
- Industry-Recognized Certifications and Trainings: depend on crew type and availability, and are not guaranteed during a term of service. Some that are frequently offered are the American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, the S-212 Wildland Chainsaw Certification (typically only for Crew Leaders), and FEMA Certifications (for crews on disaster response teams).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances while carrying tools
- Ability to operate tools
- Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35-50* pounds (*depending on crew type)
- Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain
- Ability to work long days in adverse weather conditions
- Depending on crew type, ability to hitch, camp, and travel throughout the duration of an entire AmeriCorps term
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
- Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC)
- Ability to pass Field test (Complete a 2-mile walk over level terrain in 30 minutes or less while carrying a 25-pound pack.)
- Additional experience and qualifications for Crew Leaders
- Clean 3-year Driving Record
- 3-5 months of previous conservation experience (ex: chainsaws, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, trail work)
- View more qualifications on our website by clicking here!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Effective in diverse community settings
- Able to work independently and with a crew while having a safety mindset
- Strong commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
- Adaptability and flexibility with project tasks during service hours
- Desire to learn, grow and challenge yourself
- Additional Preferred Experience and Qualifications for Crew Leaders
- Willingness to engage in hard conversations and mediate conflict
- Desire to explore your leaderships style and develop leadership skills
- Good problem solving and logistical skills
- Collaborative Leadership and Facilitation skills
HOW TO APPLY
Apply here (Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application) under “Conservation Corps”: https://veoci.com/v/p/form/a6vrjwkwv3tr?c=133766
*The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form*
General Crew Type, Open Position, Qualifications, and Benefits Information found on our website here: https://americanyouthworks.org/what-we-do/cc/
American YouthWorks’ and AmeriCorps Non-Discrimination Policies
This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $2,400.00 - $2,720.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,400 - $2,720
