Tribal Conservation Corps Member

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council•Cherokee, CA

13h•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Tribal Conservation Corps welcomes Tribal youth from all backgrounds. Members receive specialized training and education, may have access to scholarships, earn a paycheck, and contribute to their community and the environment. The program emphasizes character, credentials, and commitment and may provide work that leads to a career opportunity. Members work with different entities on natural resource conservation programs, emergency response, and assigned projects. The role includes regular attendance at classes and formal and on-the-job training. Members must wear a uniform daily and safely and responsibly perform their duties while providing a high level of customer service in emergency and routine situations. Members are expected to maintain physical fitness throughout the program. The position is accountable to the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians-Blue House at 19595 Me Wu Street, Tuolumne, CA 95379. Work also involves visiting Tribal communities in Tuolumne and neighboring counties, including Calaveras, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Alpine, and Mono counties, by vehicle and on foot. Members may be required to respond to emergencies and be away from home or their assigned center for two weeks or longer. Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment background and drug tests.

Requirements

Be 18–25 years of age, or a military veteran up to age 29.
Be a registered Tribal California member from Tuolumne or a surrounding county: Calaveras, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Alpine, or Mono.
Successfully pass fingerprint background checks and drug tests.
Be willing and able to work outdoors in all types of weather and conditions.
Be willing and able to respond to emergencies and be away from home or the assigned center for two weeks or longer.
Be willing and able to participate in the Tribal Corps education and training program.
Military veterans aged 26–29 must have a DD214 showing an Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions discharge.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting more than 50 pounds and working on uneven ground.

Responsibilities

Line up for roll call at the center before departing for the day's project with the crew.
Attend tailgate sessions to discuss safety concerns for daily projects.
Attend classes regularly and participate in formal instruction and on-the-job training.
Perform assigned conservation, natural resource, and emergency response work with relevant entities.
Wear the required uniform daily.
Perform all duties safely and responsibly.
Provide a high level of customer service during emergency and routine situations.
Maintain physical fitness throughout the program.