Natural Resources Field Crew Member

The Lake County SWCD Field Crew will serve on planting and restoration projects around Lake County and perform invasive species management in the local area. Crews prioritize personal and professional development growth while receiving hands-on training and developing technical conservation skills. Must be 18-35 years old.

Location: Two Harbors, MN

Service Term: 900-hour AmeriCorps position.

• Crew Leader: May 20 – November 21, 2024
• Crew Member: May 28 – November 21, 2024

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 7 am-5:30 pm

Benefits:

• $2,200 (Crew Member) to $2,300 (Crew Leader) monthly stipend
• $3,447.50 education award
• Health insurance
• childcare assistance
• student loan forbearance

Training and certifications include CPR/First Aid, chainsaw/power saw use, herbicide use and safety, plus more.

Qualifications:

• Be 18-35 years old.
• Commitment to upholding Corps values of safety, service, respect, equity and community
• Ability and desire to work well with others in a team setting, outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Ability to perform the Essential Service Functions, which include: Long (10 hour) days of shoveling, digging and swinging heavy tools repetitively; Long (10 hour) days of chainsawing / brush sawing; Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds; Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain; Working in extremes of heat or cold
• Must be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the US
• Must pass criminal history check consisting of a National Sex Offender Public Website check, a state criminal history check, and a fingerprint-based FBI check.
• High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED

Questions? Contact mari.hardel@conservationcorps.org