YCC Crew Member - High School Job Opportunity
Apply today! 5 positions available!
Are you looking for a summer job
that doesn’t have you stuck inside all day? Do you enjoy spending time in
nature or working with your hands? Do you work well as part of a small team? Join
us for a summer you won’t forget! If you are interested in an environmental
career, this is a great way to get started.
Position: Youth
Conservation Corps (YCC) Crew Member
Position Type: Part-Time, Temporary position
Location: Near Tijeras, New
Mexico
Start Date: May 29, 2023 (the week after APS school ends)
End Date: July 27,2023 (the week before APS school starts)
Wages: $15/hour
Schedule: 32 hours per week (8
hours/day Monday – Thursday)
Age Requirement: Must
be at least 16 years old at the time of hire. High school students welcome!
Summary of YCC program
Funded by the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)
Commission, Talking Talons Youth Leadership is hiring a YCC crew for summer
2023.
The YCC program employs young New Mexicans to gain hands-on,
entry level experience in the environmental conservation field. Throughout the
summer season, the crew will work together to complete meaningful work that
benefits their community by improving public lands and recreation sites.
Talking Talons Youth Leadership is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
with a 30-year history of delivering quality environmental education and youth
development programs in central New Mexico.
True to our mission of empowering the next generation of
leaders in the age of climate change, part of the YCC crew’s work time will be
spent engaging in diverse training opportunities to gain personal, professional
and leadership skills.
The YCC crew consists of 5 Crew
Members, 1 Crew Lead, and 1 Assistant Crew Lead. Crew Members do not need to
have previous work experience to apply.
ALL WORK TAKES PLACE IN OR NEAR TIJERAS AND CEADER CREST
NM.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Perform service work with pride and
determination on all projects as part of a team.
·
Actively participate in daily check-ins and
educational training sessions.
·
Maintain a safe work environment to ensure both
physical and mental well-being.
·
Comply with work standards set forth by project
partners and Crew Leaders.
·
Maintain a positive and professional attitude.
·
Be willing to reflect on your experience and
share feedback in a group setting.
·
Respect the natural environment and community
resources.
·
Complete and approve timecards for
yourself.
HOW TO APPLY:
All who are interested are encouraged to apply! You do
not need to have any previous work experience to be considered. Rather, we
will prioritize applicants who are interested in growing leadership skills and
who are excited about working in the Sandia Mountains to protect and improve
our public lands.
The
preferred method to apply is to send an email to sstimson@talkingtalons.org.
In your email, please include:
·
Subject line reading:
TTYL Crew Member Applicant.
·
A short letter describing
why you are interested in the position.
·
A summary of previous
work experience, if any.
·
A phone number where
you can be reached.
You
can still apply if you do not have easy access to a computer.
If you have any questions about the position or need assistance with your
application, you may reach Shelby Stimson, the Executive Director at
(505)-604-0098 or sstimson@talkingtalons.org.
Thank you for your interest.
Talking
Talons Youth Leadership is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse
workforce and promote an inclusive culture. We believe that having a board,
staff, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds
enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates an environment where all
members of our community can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from
people of color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, members of the
LGBTQ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other members
of underrepresented and marginalized groups.