Jobs At Corps / Houston Environmental Action Team (HEAT) Members and Leaders | Houston, TX American Youthworks FOUNDED IN: 1981 Address: 1901 E. Ben White Blvd. Austin, Texas 78741 Houston Environmental Action Team (HEAT) Members and Leaders | Houston, TX JOB DETAILS Actively Recruiting : Yes Position title : Houston Environmental Action Team (HEAT) Members and Leaders | Houston, TX Deadline to apply : 2024-01-13 Type of Position : Corpsmember (Crew) Town, City, Park, etc : Houston State / Territory : Texas Benefits : Education Award, Health Insurance, Industry-Recognized Certifications, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Student Loan Forbearance Project/Program Focus : Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Landscaping, Native Plants, Other Founded in 1975, American YouthWorks connects young people with equitable access to educational and career opportunities, and support services through the Texas Conservation Corps, Louisiana Conservation Corps and YouthBuild Austin programs. POSITION DESCRIPTION Help Keep Houston Beautiful on the Houston Environmental Action Team (HEAT) Crew All experiences welcome. We want to learn from you as you learn with us. The Texas Conservation Corps’ Houston Environmental Action Team (HEAT) is a full-time AmeriCorps opportunity for young adults local to the Houston area that focuses on local urban conservation and restoration projects. This crew works locally on a regular schedule, Monday-Friday. We highly encourage you to apply if you are LGBTQ, experiencing homelessness, or are involved with the criminal justice system. APPLICATIONS DUE BEFORE: ASAP AMERICORPS TERM LENGTH (675 HOUR) Crew Leader: January 10 – May 17, 2024 Crew Member: January 15 – May 17, 2024 COMPENSATION Crew Member: $2,400/month BENEFITS $1,459.26-$6,895 | Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs. Health insurance (at no cost to participants) Member Support Services and Case Management First Aid certification Technical and Fundamental skills training Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Eligibility status for jobs on Federal Lands Optional weekly Conservation Corps Yoga Classes End-of-Service Service Completion Bonus Support Service Funds (financial assistance with transportation, food, vital documents, bills, and other financial needs accordingly) QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED Between the ages of 18-28 US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand&power tools Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form J-18808-Ljbffr