The Nevada Conservation Corps is seeking five (5) AmeriCorps members to serve on the Latinx Desert Resource Crew based in Joshua Tree National Park. This crew will have the opportunity to gain various perspectives, technical and leadership skills, and experiences while supporting different conservation projects at the Park. Projects will include management of cultural resources, trails/recreation, and wildlife as well as projects with educational outreach/interpretation. Our core purpose is to provide opportunities for young Latinx adults interested in conservation careers to gain valuable skills and experience success. We believe diversity is a key source of strength for our community, and we strive to create a safe and empowering environment for all participants.
Additional Trainings and Benefits:
Typical work days are 10 hours long from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Schedules (4- or 8-day tours) will be dictated by project site. All schedules are subject to change due to unpredictable circumstances. Camping locations are often in "front country" settings where there is ready access to crew vehicles, however members often camp in undeveloped sites without access to water or restroom facilities where members practice Leave No Trace techniques for camp etiquette. Members may also camp in backcountry settings where a base-camp is established several miles from vehicles in remote locations.
As an employee of Great Basin Institute’s Nevada Conservation Corps Program (NCC) program, the Employee is expected to satisfactorily complete the following tasks:
Essential Duties:
Make sure to check the Nevada Conservation Corps overview page here.
Location: Joshua Tree National Park
Compensation and Benefits:
This is an AmeriCorps position; candidates will receive a living allowance dependent on their length of service. The living allowance is a fixed amount, not an hourly wage or a salary. The allowance is paid to members in biweekly installments throughout their term of service. Upon completion of AmeriCorps service members shall receive an additional education award also dependent on the length of service that can be used for paying off student loans or paying tuition for a Title IV accredited college.
•Living Allowance: approximately $800 every two weeks before taxes
•Per Diem:$15/day spent in the field. This is in addition to your Living Allowance and on average is $120.00 biweekly. Crews typically combine per diem funds and shop/prepare meals as a team.
•Housing Stipend: In addition to your Living Allowance and on average is $100.00 biweekly.
•TOTAL COMPENSATION BIWEEKLY: $1020 (pre-tax)
Segal Education Award:
After successfully completing an AmeriCorps term of service members are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. For this term of service the education award amount will be $3,172.50. You can use the award to repay qualified student loans and to pay current educational expenses at eligible institutions of higher education and training programs.
Student Loan Forbearance:
If you are currently paying on any federal student loans you have the option to put those loans into forbearance during your time as an AmeriCorps volunteer, that will allow you to cease payments while serving.
Interest Accrual Repayment:
As AmeriCorps alum, you are eligible to have the National Service Trust pay all or a portion of the interest that accumulated on your qualified student loan(s) during your term of service. These payments are made in addition to the Education Award, and are not deducted from your Education Award balance. To be eligible to have accrued interest paid: The loan must have been placed in forbearance for the service period, and you must have successfully completed a term of service and received an Education Award.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Eligibility:
AmeriCorps Volunteers qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Insurance:
Limited Health, Dental and Vision Insurance will be completely paid for at no cost to you by the Great Basin Institute.
Job Qualifications:
The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service throughout the West. Founded in 1998 at the University of Nevada, GBI advances applied research to support science-based adaptive management of public lands. The Institute is dedicated to the promotion of science through field studies programs, conservation practices, and public outreach.