Washington Conservation Corps Member

Serving with WCC means spending your days outdoors, in all weather conditions, accomplishing projects that restore and enhance landscapes across Washington. Crew members serve on a crew of five AmeriCorps members, along with an experienced crew supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and development opportunities.

WCC supports a variety of crew types:
• Restoration crews focus on habitat restoration and enhancement projects such as planting trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, and monitoring and maintaining restoration sites.
• Trail crews focus on recreation enhancements such as building and maintaining trails, public camping infrastructure, bridges, boardwalks and more.
• Spike crews travel around the state of Washington to complete both restoration and recreation focused projects. Food and lodging are provided while in travel status.

WCC partners with over 100 organizations across Washington State including Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments and non-profits. Members have opportunities to network with individuals leading ecological restoration and recreation access efforts statewide and regionally. WCC prioritizes physical and emotional safety and provides training for all field activities.

Qualifications: No prior experience needed for crew positions. Must be 18-25 years old, with exceptions for those with military service or mental or sensory disabilities. Preference is given to Washington state residents.
AmeriCorps Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent U.S. Resident Alien

Benefits: Living allowance of $1,406 twice a month ($2,812* per month, before taxes) and receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,824.07 (scholarship) upon successful completion of 3-month contract (and 450 hours). Educational loan forbearance is available. Health insurance offered by WCC.
*Location-based elevated living allowance fJuor members with positions based in King, Snohomish, Clark, and Kitsap counties: $1,530 twice a month ($3,060 per month, before taxes).

Duration: 06/10/2024 - 09/05/2024
Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Application Instructions: Apply online at https://www.ecology.wa.gov/wcc. For more information on crew locations, review our web map. For additional information on member opportunities, review our member position page.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities vary by crew location. Applicants should be prepared to:

- arrive on time to daily meetup location

- communicate effectively in a team setting

- contribute to a positive service environment

- perform assigned tasks to the best of their ability

- serve in all weather conditions