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American Youthworks Address: 1901 E. Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas 78741

Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) | Summer Conservation Crew | Tribal Youth Crew Leader | Livingston, TX JOB DETAILS Actively Recruiting : Yes Position title : Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC) | Summer Conservation Crew | Tribal Youth Crew Leader | Livingston, TX Deadline to apply : 2025-05-23 Type of Position : Corpsmember (Crew) Town, City, Park, etc : Livingston State / Territory : Texas Benefits : Education Award, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Student Loan Forbearance Project/Program Focus : Data Collection, Forestry, Forestry/Tree Management, Habitat Restoration, Historic Preservation, Invasive Species Management, Native Plants, Other, Trails

Founded in 1975, American YouthWorks (AYW) connects young adults to education, paid career training, and support services through Conservation Corps programs in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, and YouthBuild Pre-Apprenticeship programs in Austin and Taylor, TX. In a supportive learning environment, participants learn in-demand job skills while addressing critical community needs—disaster response through FEMA deployments, wildfire prevention and hazardous fuel reduction, public land and infrastructure maintenance, and access to affordable housing and healthcare. Our nationally recognized, award‑winning programs welcome young adults from local communities and provide innovative pathways to meaningful employment and career success.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Spend your summer getting paid to build conservation skills and engage in environmental education!

The American YouthWorks – Texas Conservation Corps’ (AYW TXCC) Summer Conservation Program is an AmeriCorps opportunity specifically for Alabama‑Coushatta members to work on local habitat restoration projects.

TXCC is searching for Alabama‑Coushatta Members to join Summer Conservation Crew positions on Alabama‑Coushatta tribal lands!

Participants engage in hands‑on conservation projects on public lands, coastal regions, National Parks and recreational areas across the Central Southern United States. The Conservation Corps experience builds leadership skills, connection with community, and prepares young people with skills needed to enter the workforce with a strong work ethic and sense of service. Members will work on trail improvement and habitat restoration projects, and will engage in environmental education on USFS and Alabama Coushatta tribal lands.

Weekly environmental field trips

Explore your potential and your community

Build connections & make memories

Monthly Living Allowance

Paid service learning

AmeriCorps Education Award

Position Location:

571 State Park Rd 56, Livingston, TX 77351

Average Age Range:

Crew Members range from ages 16-19 and Crew Leaders range from ages 21-28

Available Positions:

2 Crew Leaders | 4 Crew Members

Term Dates:

6/2/2024 – 8/1/2024 (300 HOUR TERM: Minimal‑time)

APPLICATIONS DUE ON OUR WEBSITE:

ASAP! Priority due date is before May 16, 2025 by 11:59pm CST

Compensation (AmeriCorps Living Allowance)

Educational Requirement:

Crew Members: No high school diploma or GED required

Crew Leaders: High school diploma or GED required

BENEFITS

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs.

Free Health insurance

Technical and Fundamental skills training

Opportunity to network with partnering agencies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances while carrying tools

Ability to operate tools

Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35‑50* pounds (*depending on crew type)

Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain

Ability to work long days in adverse weather conditions

Depending on crew type, ability to hitch, camp, and travel throughout the duration of an entire AmeriCorps term

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Ages 17+ for Crew Members and 21+ for Crew Leaders

US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident

Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check

Crew Leaders Only:

High school diploma or GED

Clear 3‑year Driving Record

Prior experience in conservation, camping, backcountry travel, or related fieldwork

Preferred

Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand and power tools

Function as part of a team with the ability to get along with members of all backgrounds and experience levels

Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment

Crew Leaders Only:

Ability to hike 3‑12 miles per day in rugged terrain, often wearing a 45lb backpack and carrying tools

Apply here (Two‑Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application) under “Conservation Corps”

*The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form*

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