Environmental Conservation Corps: Crew Leader
The Sustainability Institute
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Term length
5/28/2024 - 5/27/2025
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Location
North Charleston, South Carolina
Hourly pay equivalent
$13.53
Project summary
Engage young adults, ages 17-24, in habitat restoration activities in public parks, forests and waterways, such as restoring salt marshes and oyster reefs, constructing rain gardens, planting native plants and trees, performing water quality testing and monitoring, and constructing and repairing trails, bridges, and boardwalks.
Opportunity description
Lead a conservation crew that focuses on (1) salt marsh restoration, including cultivating and planting Spartina and restoring oyster reefs and constructing living shorelines; (2) rain garden building; (3) water quality monitoring, testing and data collection (salt and fresh water); (4) planting native trees and plants; and (5) constructing, maintaining and repairing trails, bridges and boardwalks.
Benefits
- Education benefit
- Healthcare
- Childcare
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Must be between the ages of 17-24, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Driver's License. Program enrollment requires every member to successfully provide information to program staff for the completion of the CNCS three-part criminal history check. Due to the conditions and scope of work, members must be physically able to perform all program work including climbing, heavy lifting, bending, working from one’s knees or back, working in excessive hot, cold, and/or rainy conditions.
Preferred qualifications
Preferred qualifications include prior crew member experience in an AmeriCorps program, prior experience leading a team or in a leadership role, and prior experience working in habitat conservation.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Outdoor recreation access improvements
- Tree planting and urban forestry
- Coastal wetlands restoration
- Local ecosystem restoration
Work environment
- Team based
- Rural
- Urban
- Outdoor