[ESSP] Fwd: [Job]Conservation Corps/Maine

[Vanessa Paulman]

>MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS
>Team Leaders
>2005
>
>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 other remote areas.
>
>Benefits:  $400 -$450 per week – dependent on qualifications and experience;
>Health Insurance; AmeriCorps Education award (if eligible) $1250 – $2362
>Typical duties:
>Teach and lead an MCC crew doing trail construction, renovation, erosion
>control or wildlife habitat projects throughout the State of Maine * Provide
>leadership, training 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 team members during service sessions * Drive teams to and from Project
>sites in vans and trucks.
>
>Training:
>Trail skills – including stone cutting, rigging, stone and timber construction
>* Wilderness First Aid * Crew Management * Instruction and experience with
>Outdoor Leadership * Chainsaw Skills and Safety Certification.
>
>Dates:
>May 2 to August 12, 2005
>May 2 to November 5, 2005
>
>Requirements:
>Minimum of two seasons of trail work experience with at least one season in an
>outdoor leadership role * Ability to teach trail skills * Previous experience
>using power tools and building rock structures * Must be in good health and
>physically fit with a 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 at least 18 years old, and 
>a US Citizen *  Must be able to
>motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
>
>Application Deadline:  January 31, 2005
>
>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
>
>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.
>
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Vanessa Paulman       
Center for Science Exploration
Hampshire College

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