YCC Expedition Leader
The Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) is currently looking for Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Expedition Crew Leaders! We focus on the growth of our participants, transferable job skills, and making a positive impact on the climate and environment. YCC Leaders guide Montana Youth on conservation based service projects. These crews work on day projects with a Forest Service district. They help complete conservation goals for their area. They are based in remote communities across Montana, and the youth go home every night. These crews provide much necessary opportunities and job skills training for our rural Montana Youth. Are you passionate about youth development? Want to address climate change issues? Want to make a positive impact on the environment? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Location: Bozeman or Kalispell
Program Dates: 5/16/22 - 8/18/22
Living Allowance: $737 biweekly before taxes are taken out
AmeriCorps Education Award: $1,718.25 upon completion of the program
*Housing is often provided for these leaders
MCC is committed to being diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. We are working to reduce barriers to participating in our programs. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
• High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED
• 21 years old on the start date of the program
• Valid driver’s license, ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records check
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in terrain that can be steep, rocky or uneven, often wearing a 45lb backpack while carrying tools and sometimes backpacking with full packs of 60 – 70lbs
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds repeatedly and use hand and power tools
• Effective written and oral communication skills
● Demonstrates strong service ethic and desire to serve the community and the environment
● Embraces willingness to work long, hard hours in all weather conditions.
● Commitment to completing term; available for duration of entire term of service
● Passion for working with youth and the outdoors
● Interest in living and/or working in what is often a remote, rural community
● Experience working with youth ages 11-18