Crew Member (January-December)

Earthcorps • Seattle, WA

46d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

EarthCorps (EC) is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that believes all people and nature can thrive together. Our aim is to create a global community of environmental leaders through local, hands-on service to the land and community. Putting our mission into action looks like an intensive year-long training program that unites young adults (ages 18-26ish) from across the United States and around the world to learn skills in leadership, environmental restoration, and culturally resonant community building. EarthCorps is committed to work that closes persistent and pervasive gaps, expands access and opportunity and promotes values of fairness in outcomes, belonging and respect. We prioritize fair access to environmental benefits, community-centered environmental practices, and balancing environmental outcomes across under-included communities. Each year, we strive to build a cohort program reflective of many different perspectives and experiences. Through this lens, EarthCorps builds a network of leaders who have the skills to build a bright future, while restoring vital lands and waters and connecting people to nature. This work is ongoing, and the organization is committed to being transparent with program participants about our work, as well as including their input to drive the direction of the organization towards a healthy, welcoming, and sustainable community for us all.

Requirements

• Ability and desire to work hard, outdoors and in all weather conditions
• Commitment to cooperation and teamwork
• Commitment to embedding a lens of community access, opportunity, and accountability
• Eligibility for AmeriCorps and ability to complete term of service
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (22.5 kg); Hike up to 8 miles (13 km) in steep terrain while carrying 40 pounds (18kg) of weight
• Experience in the outdoors or physical labor
• Commitment to community service and previous experience in volunteer service
• Enthusiasm for environmental conservation, science, recreation, or other related fields
• Capacity to learn and grow in a service-based training position
• Meet the requirements to become an AmeriCorps member and abide by AmeriCorps policies.
• Complete 1,700 hours of service, including mandatory trainings.
• Criminal history checks and 2 references will be reviewed to fulfill AmeriCorps requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A cover letter is required for this role. With as much detail as possible, please outline why you are a good fit for this role, what community means to you, and how it informs your work.

Responsibilities

• Complete restoration projects in partnership with various land management agencies, throughout the Puget Sound region (in urban, suburban, and rural settings).
• Implement best management practices in restoration, appreciate the challenges of restoration and understand the field of environmental restoration work.
• Ensure the efficiency of accomplishing projects and the quality of the final product under supervision from project staff.
• Be responsible for the safety of themselves, their fellow workers, and members of the public who may be involved with projects.
• Perform vegetation control (manual, mechanical, chemical).
• Perform Indigenous Plant installation (planting).
• Perform stewardship/site maintenance.
• Perform trail construction/maintenance.
• Participate in potential overnight camping trips for learning and team development.
• Attend approximately 30 days of trainings and community retreats to develop skills and context for restoration activities.
• Learn about Ecology, Land Management, Restoration Theory and Skills.
• Learn about Pacific Northwest natural history and plant identification.
• Gain exposure to the restoration industry and local environmental network.
• Explore local Environmental history and current community issues.
• Gain exposure to local community organizations.
• Foster a sense of belonging, fairness, and respect and address internal disparities in treatment and opportunity.
• Understand leadership theory and personal leadership style.
• Collaborate in a small team and build community across teams at EarthCorps.
• Follow occasional additional procedures relating to public health and the mitigation of the spread of illness throughout the community.

Benefits

• AmeriCorps education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of over 1,700 hours
• Days off (8 sick and 6 vacation/personal)
• Holidays and sick time permissible as designated by EarthCorps
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Subsidized ORCA Pass for bus transportation
• Approximately 30 Education & Training Days as part of program participation, along with overnight community building retreats
• Boots, pants, t-shirt, rain gear and safety equipment provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed