Green Youth Justice Participant (Ages 14-18)

LOS ANGELES CONSERVATION CORPS•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Corpsmember implements the mission of the LA Conservation Corps by utilizing the opportunity given to him/her to develop technical and personal skills through educational and work program, which enable him/her to advance his/her own personal and career opportunities. In doing so, a corpsmember creates strong ties to her/his community through community involvement and service; explores avenues for personal growth and development in a respectful and nurturing environment and develop leadership skills to contribute to the advancement of all people. ORGANIZATION SUMMARY The LA Conservation Corps (the Corps) is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping at risk young people develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for all of us in the greater Los Angeles area. MISSION We create equitable opportunities for young people to build resilience in themselves, their communities and the environment through a program of work, education and support.

Requirements

Ages 14-18
Demonstrate good communication skills characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication
Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (Internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnics backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Implement the mission of the LA Conservation Corps by developing technical and personal skills through educational and work programs.
Advance personal and career opportunities.
Create strong ties to the community through community involvement and service.
Explore avenues for personal growth and development in a respectful and nurturing environment.
Develop leadership skills to contribute to the advancement of all people.
Fulfill education, development, and work plans by setting goals and objectives.
Achieve the skills necessary to improve employability with staff support.
Plant trees, clear brush, construct and maintain trails, recycle, perform litter abatement, do landscape work and construction work.
Work cooperatively as a team member.
Perform assigned duties safely and effectively to avoid harming themselves or others.
Work well with people of different ethnicity, gender and backgrounds.
Demonstrate good communication skills characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.
Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (Internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.