Title: **** CCNM General Individual Placement Application-Ongoing
Start/End Date: TBD
Term Length: 10-52 weeks
Living Stipend: $500-600/week
Reports To: TBD
Location: Multiple Locations in New Mexico; Oklahoma; Texas
Status: 300-hr to 1700-hr AmeriCorps Service Term; Full-time, 40-hour/week
Benefits: AmeriCorps education award; additional benefits TBD
AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all backgrounds to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities. Environmental stewardship programs help conserve natural habitats, improve energy efficiency, protect clean air and water, and help to mitigate the effects of climate change among other environmental efforts.
Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM)
Conservation Corps New Mexico, a program of Conservation Legacy and AmeriCorps partner, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. CCNM is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with conservation service work projects on public lands. CCNM operates programs across New Mexico and Texas that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. The CCNM Las Cruces office manages the Individual Placement Program.
Mentorship
These Individual Placement Positions are unique development opportunities. Participants are paired with a local supervisor and gain technical, hands-on experience in the work of these organizations or agencies. Site supervisors commit to facilitate career development; provide an introduction to numerous pathways within the conservation field; and create accessible, meaningful, learning opportunities and experiences for participants.
Position Summary:
Conservation Corps New Mexico (CCNM) Individual Placement Program partners with federal, state, and local agencies, and nonprofits to provide paid AmeriCorps opportunities throughout the state. Gain valuable experience while serving with partner agencies! Our program is designed to open doors for entry-level or experienced individuals with varying levels of education.
Our individual placements focus on a diverse range of subjects such as geology, biology, hydrology, botany, archaeology, environmental planning, recreation, conservation, GIS, public outreach, and more. Anyone with an interest or experience in natural resource management is highly encouraged to apply!
AmeriCorps members receive a $500-600/wk living stipend, depending on the position. Some positions offer on-site housing or additional housing allowance and are health benefit eligible. Upon successful completion, members will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award ranging from $1400-6900, depending on the length of the term. *Public Lands Corps (PLC) Certificate available may be available for Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and National Park Service terms 4.5 months and longer. Certificate allows for competitive hiring for USA jobs/government jobs (must be between ages 18-30 inclusive, 35 for veterans, at beginning of term for PLC eligibility).
Essential Responsibilities and Functions: TBD
Trainings Provided: TBD
Working Conditions: TBD
Minimum Qualifications: TBD
Note: Per federal grant requirements, most positions with our federal partners are for young adults between the ages of 18-30 (35 for veterans), inclusive, at the time the individual begins term of service.
Preferred Qualifications: TBD
Physical Requirements:
Participant Essential Eligibility Requirements/Participation and Expedition Behavior:
Safety and Judgment:
Substance Free:
· In accordance with a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.
Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
To Apply: Please submit an updated resume and cover letter along with the online application at https://corpsnm.org/individual-placement-openings. If you have questions, contact CCNM’s Individual Placement Program Coordinator, SamJean Simmons at ssimmons@conservationlegacy.org.
For more information about Conservation Corps New Mexico, please visit www.corpsnm.org. Conservation Corps New Mexico is a program of Conservation Legacy.
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