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Fisheries Corps Member - Fortuna

California Conservation Corps

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Opportunity summary

Term length

6/1/2024 - 6/1/2025

Application window

6/1/2024 - 6/1/2025

Location

Fortuna, California

Hourly pay equivalent

$16.23

Project summary

CCC Corps Members perform service conservation work that focuses on forest health, fuel reduction, vegetation management, emergency response, wilderness and urban trails, salmon restoration, and wildland firefighting. A typical term of service is one year, but Corps Members can stay in the program for up to three years. Corps Members can also apply to partnered programs working in the backcountry, on energy projects, improving endangered fish habitat, and more.

Opportunity description

Corps Members on fisheries crews work on salmon restoration, riparian corridor restoration, upslope mitigation, and water quality/barrier removal projects. Corps Members also receive training and education to benefit their future career pathways.

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Housing
  • Education benefit

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Willingness and ability to engage in hard work outdoors in all weather conditions. Enthusiasm to work with diverse groups of individuals. Prepared and able to respond to emergencies and be away from home or assigned center for two weeks or longer.

Preferred qualifications

Interest in working in the fisheries and resource conservation space or general interest in pursuing training and education.

Opportunity details

Focus area

  • Salmon restoration
  • Water quality
  • Fisheries
  • Emergency response

Work environment

  • Outdoor

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