The Southwest Conservation Corps engages motivated high school students from the Colorado and Four Corners area ages 14-18, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout Southwest Colorado. Projects vary, but may include local environmental service projects, garden projects, fence construction, habitat improvement, invasive species removal or trail maintenance. Crews are led by two experienced crew leaders who have experience working with youth and technical skills. Our programs focus on place based learning, life skills development, conservation service work, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility, and career development. Crew members must be willing to work under the leadership of their crew leaders, be on-time each day, perform hard physical labor throughout the summer season in a variety of weather conditions, wear a uniform and personal protective equipment everyday, and participate in group activities and end of the day debriefs. Getting dirty, hot, and sweaty are norms for the program. Along with technical skills, crew members will participate in education days to make the work meaningful and promote environmental stewardship. They will also learn effective communication, leadership skills, how to work in a team, work ethic, and the importance of civic engagement.
Montezuma Inspire Crews: Through the Montezuma Inspire Coalition, the Southwest Conservation Corps is able to offer more programming to Montezuma County Residents. We will be running day crews for 14-18 year olds. Members will be picked up from a central locations and brought to the worksite. Each day will be an 8 hour work day, and members will be working on a variety of agricultural, carpentry, trail, and maintenance projects with local partners.
MONTEZUMA COUNTY SERVICE LEARNING CREW:
DATES: June 3rd - June 27th, 2019
LENGTH: 4 weeks, Monday-Thursday Day Crew, Friday - Sunday off.
AGES: 14-16
COMPENSATION: Minimum wage at $9.44 an hour for 32 hours of project work/week.
Transportation is provided to and from project site.
_Members must be Montezuma County Residents _
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MONTEZUMA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CREW:
DATES: July 8th - August 4th, 2019
LENGTH: 4 weeks, Monday-Thursday Day Crew with a Camping Component that is to be determined. Friday-Sunday off.
AGES: 16-18
COMPENSATION: Minimum wage at $11.10 an hour for 32 hours of project work/week.
Transportation is provided to and from project site.
_Members must be Montezuma County Residents _
High School Camping Crews: Corpsmembers meet Monday morning at 8AM the Old Fort Lewis Farm in Hesperus, CO and from here the crews will launch in the crew van to the project site. Crews work and camp for Monday-Friday in various locations in all types of weather conditions. SCC crews work in a variety of national forests, national parks, and on other public lands throughout the Southwest. Crews prepare all their own meals and work together as a group to complete all the necessary camp chores. Crews work four 8 hour days. Friday is an educational, adventure day and then back to the Old Fort Lewis Farm to de-rig and pick up at 5PM.
Members are paid for 36 hours of project work each week. Successful completion of the program is contingent upon members being present for after-work education lessons, camp chores, crew time, debriefs, and Friday Education and De-Rig Days. Preference is given to Candidates that are local to the Four Corners Region. Transportation is required to The Old Fort Lewis Farm in Hesperus, CO for drop off on Monday mornings and Pick up on Friday Evenings.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMPING CREW: SESSION 1
DATES: June 2nd - June 28th, 2019
LENGTH: 4 weeks, M-F camping, Saturday and Sunday off
AGES: 14-18
COMPENSATION: Minimum wage at $11.10 an hour for 36 hours of project work/week.
HIGH SCHOOL CAMPING CREW: SESSION 2
DATES: July 7th - August 2nd, 2019
LENGTH: 4 weeks, M-F camping, Saturday and Sunday off
AGES: 16-18
COMPENSATION: Minimum wage at $11.10 an hour for 36 hours of project work/week.
Required Skills
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
The SCC focuses on place based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility and career development.
COMMITMENT – Members must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service. Members must commit to participating in all crew activities, including service days in local communities.
SAFETY -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day.
PROFESSIONALISM – Members must be willing to appropriately represent the SCC program.
TEAMWORK – Members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of a team.
TECHNOLOGY – The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is not allowed during all work, chore, group and meal times as well as during de-rigs and rig-up. Corpsmembers must agree that they will not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and realize that technology use is strictly regulated by SCC policy and by SCC staff and crew leaders.
SUBSTANCE FREE – In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in SCC activities and while on SCC property.
FITNESS – Members are expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.
Applicants will be selected based on their interest, availability and interview.
** Please note that preference will be given to local applicants as this program is designed to engage local youth in their local communities. **
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
PARTICIPANT ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. If you are unable to meet certain requirements, we may be able to assist you with some modification unless it alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization. These requirements are written the same for all positions and therefore may not apply directly to your particular position.
Required Experience
As grant funding requires we are only able to select individuals from the Four Corners region or Colorado. Some of our Programs will require Montezuma County Residency! Please inquire during an interview.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
The SCC focuses on place based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility and career development.
COMMITMENT – Members must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service. Members must commit to participating in all crew activities, including service days in local communities.
SAFETY -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day.
PROFESSIONALISM – Members must be willing to appropriately represent the SCC program.
TEAMWORK – Members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of a team.
TECHNOLOGY – The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is not allowed during all work, chore, group and meal times as well as during de-rigs and rig-up. Corpsmembers must agree that they will not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and realize that technology use is strictly regulated by SCC policy and by SCC staff and crew leaders.
SUBSTANCE FREE – In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in SCC activities and while on SCC property.
FITNESS – Members are expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.
Applicants will be selected based on their interest, availability and interview.
** Please note that preference will be given to local applicants as this program is designed to engage local youth in their local communities. **
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
PARTICIPANT ESSENTIAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. If you are unable to meet certain requirements, we may be able to assist you with some modification unless it alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization. These requirements are written the same for all positions and therefore may not apply directly to your particular position.