Maajii-akii-Gikenjigewin Field Crew Member

Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa•Cloquet, MN

1d•$2,500 - $2,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Maajii-akii-gikenjigewin Field Crew Member is an AmeriCorps service position for adults ages 18 and older, based with Fond du Lac Resource Management in Cloquet, Minnesota. Crew members work with Resource Management professionals on conservation and service projects across the Fond du Lac Reservation and the 1837, 1842, and 1854 ceded territories. Projects may include invasive species management, community gardening, prescribed-burn preparation, trail construction and maintenance, tree planting, habitat restoration, wildland fire suppression, wildlife monitoring, and emergency response. The crew helps conserve and restore rivers, wetlands, watersheds, forests, and other ecosystems; expand outdoor access for Fond du Lac Band members; engage Tribal youth in conservation; and support locally led conservation plans that respect Tribal sovereignty and cultural knowledge. The service term is February 24, 2027, through September 23, 2027. This is not a residential program, and participants must secure their own housing, preferably near the crew location. The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a mandatory 30-minute lunch break that does not count as service hours. Overnight travel of four to five consecutive days is sometimes required. Special assignments, including wildfire or other emergency response, and community events may require deployments lasting several weeks or occasional Friday or Saturday work. Orientation and ongoing training may cover safety, leadership, conflict resolution, tools, wildland fire, first aid, driving, invasive species, treaty rights, plant identification, Leave No Trace, and chainsaw skills. The position offers a pretax living allowance of $2,500 per month, consisting of a $2,400 living stipend and a $100 specialty program payment. AmeriCorps education awards are available according to enrollment type and qualifying service hours. Other listed benefits include training and certifications, networking, access to an outdoor clothing library, an Employee Assistance Program, health insurance, childcare assistance, student loan forbearance on qualifying loans, and potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

Be willing to learn and adapt to changing plans, work, and project needs.
Be committed to upholding the Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa mission.
Be able to perform project work safely while wearing required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, steel-toed work boots, and hearing protection when using loud equipment.
Be dedicated to completing the full AmeriCorps service term.
Be able to perform essential service functions, including physically demanding work for long days of 8–12 hours using hand and power tools.
Be able to lift, bend, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Be able to walk and work on steep or uneven terrain and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.
Pass a criminal history check consisting of a National Sex Offender Public Website check, a state criminal history check, and a fingerprint-based FBI check; passing requires no positive hits on the NSOPW and no history of violent offenses on state or FBI checks.
Have a high school degree or GED, or be willing to work toward obtaining a GED.
Be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Complete natural resources service projects safely, effectively, and efficiently, in cooperation with fellow members and to the project host’s specifications.
Follow Fond du Lac and Corps safety regulations, applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, and OSHA requirements; communicate safety concerns and incidents.
Contribute actively to the team and demonstrate commitment to the Corps mission.
Represent Conservation Corps positively in public and bring a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and interest in community service.
Complete the entire service term according to the start and end dates in the Member Service Agreement.
Complete and approve timecards and other required reports and paperwork in a timely manner.

Benefits

Pretax living allowance of $2,500 per month ($2,400 living stipend plus a $100 specialty program payment).
AmeriCorps education award, up to the amount listed for the member’s enrollment type and qualifying service hours.
Training and certifications.
Networking opportunities.
Access to an outdoor clothing library.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Health insurance.
Childcare assistance.
Student loan forbearance on qualifying student loans.
Service term may count toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Reasonable accommodations available upon request.