[ESSP] MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS

[Vanessa Paulman]

MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS
Team Leaders
2004

The Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to outdoor recreation and
conservation projects, volunteer opportunities, conservation education, and
developing career and leadership skills in young people. MCC engages teams
throughout the State of Maine.

Projects range from community projects in Maine's larger towns to very
remote sites on the Appalachian Trail, and in Baxter State Park.

Typical duties:
Teach and lead an MCC crew doing trail maintenance, construction,
renovation, erosion control or wildlife habitat projects throughout the
State Maine * Train and provide leadership, coaching and development for
corps members and volunteers engaged in service projects * Complete reports,
evaluations and time sheets in a thorough and timely manner * Coordinate
food planning, equipment, tools, and transportation for a team of 6 people *
Camp in tents and live cooperatively with members of the team during service
sessions * Drive teams to and from Project sites in 12 passenger vans.

Training:
Trail skills - including stone cutting, rigging, stone and timber
construction.
Wilderness First Aid Certification.
Instruction and experience with Outdoor Leadership.
Chainsaw Skills and Safety Certification.

Dates: May 1 to October 31, 2004 - Flexible, Summer Positions available

  Requirements: Minimum of two seasons of trail work experience with at least
one season in an outdoor leadership role * Ability to teach trail skills is
essential * Work requires previous experience using power tools and building
rock structures * Must be in good health and physically fit with a valid
driver's license and clean driving record * Job requires a sense of humor
and the ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable work environment under
challenging conditions * Must be 18 years old, and a US Citizen *  Must be
able to motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Benefits:  $400.00 per week, Health Insurance and Education Award Available

Application Deadline:  January 31, 2004

For information and application:
Brenda L. Webber
Maine Conservation Corps
124 State House Station
Augusta ME 04333
207-287-4931
(In Maine 1-800-245-5627)
corps.conservation at maine.gov <mailto:corps.conservation at state.me.us>

The State of Maine actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply
-- 
Vanessa Paulman
Science Outreach Coordinator
Center for Science Exploration
Hampshire College

phone: (413) 559-5792
fax: (413) 559-5438
Adele Simmons Hall #132

http://ScienceExploration.hampshire.edu