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Austin Civilian Conservation Corps

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Program Overview

The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps is an initiative of the City of Austin and American YouthWorks to provide on-the-job training opportunities.

 

Open Positions

Position Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Staff Crew Member and Leader; Temporary Employment Position (not an AmeriCorps position)
Employer American YouthWorks
Program Austin Civilian Conservation Corps
Locations Austin, TX (residents only)
Compensation Members $20.80 hourly; Leaders $21.80 hourly
Hours & Schedule 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday
Ages 18-35
Program Description The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps (ACCC) is a workforce development program that provides paid on-the-job training for Austin residents. The program was established in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help community members who had been economically affected. The ACCC is a collaboration between the City of Austin and American YouthWorks, and is inspired by the original Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) of the 1930s. The ACCC’s goals are to Provide opportunities for people impacted by COVID-19, Improve the health and sustainability of Austin’s natural environment, and Build lifelong relationships.
Position Summary Projects include invasive species removal, habitat restoration, wildfire mitigation, and trail building all throughout the City.
Required Experience and Qualifications Applicants must be a current City of Austin resident (year-long minimum preferred) and live within Austin city limits zip codes.
Preferred Experience and Qualifications 1 full term of previous experience in the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps or Park Ranger Cadet Program or experience as team lead or comparable lead position.

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