Mile High Youth Corps’ mission is to help urban youth make a difference in themselves and their community through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences. Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is part of a network of more than 100 youth corps nationwide, which works to improve communities and the lives of youth by putting young people to work in urban neighborhoods, public parks and open spaces. MHYC serves Denver metro area youth ages 16-24. MHYC strives to meet the needs of a diverse community by offering year-round programs for high school graduates, school-year programs for out-of-school youth, summer programs for high school students and intensive specialized programs for college-aged young adults. Participants, called Corpsmembers, work on crews with 8-10 of their peers to complete community improvement and conservation projects for multiple city, state and nonprofit agencies. MHYC is a member of the National Association of Service and Conservation Corps and the Colorado Youth Corps Association and is the only accredited youth corps serving the Denver metro area.
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“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” - Ghandi
Get experience. Get out of your comfort zone. Get outside. If you need a change and want be a part of a change larger then yourself, then get involved. Mile High Youth Corps is looking for 19-24 year old motivated candidates for The AmeriCorps Leadership and Conservation Program.
The AmeriCorps Leadership and Conservation Program at MHYC is a demanding, team-based experience providing diverse service opportunities in education, community outreach, youth development and physical labor to achieve a common goal: environmental conservation. The position is a 10-month commitment, where a Corpsmember must be able to complete a minimum of 1700 hours of service. The term of service runs from February 1st, 2010 – December 10th, 2010 and is divided into three seasons. In the spring and fall, Corpsmembers participate in the Home Energy and Water Conservation Projects installing energy/water saving measures in low-income homes while educating residents about environmental and financial benefits of using less energy. Summer is spent outdoors completing physically demanding land conservation projects in state and local parks, mountain areas, and national forests including trail building, noxious weed removal, community gardening, and fire mitigation. Corpsmembers also take on leadership roles for seasonal crews that employ local youth ages 16-24. They actively participate in and facilitate weekly environmental education and team building activities, plan and lead service projects, and work towards future career goals with job readiness training. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong personal work ethic, a commitment to service, diversity, self development, and team work.
Applicants must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident, and have a high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be capable of participating in intense physical labor including, but not limited to: able to lift 50 lbs., spend 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions (e.g., sun, heat, wind, rain, cold, snow, etc.) and hike 5 miles with a day-pack. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and a pre-employment background check and drug screening are required.
Work days are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (may vary depending on projects and season.) Work-related overnight trips may be required for trainings, conferences, and projects. Corpsmembers receive one paid week of vacation, August 16 to August 20 and seven paid holidays throughout term of service. Corpsmembers earn a living stipend of $11,400 paid in bi-weekly installments throughout the year (bi-weekly amount will be roughly $500.00 before taxes) and are eligible for a $4,725.00 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of 1700 hours of service. Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loan) is possible though the National Service Trust and health insurance will be provided through Summit America Insurance.
For a complete job description, visit: http://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/includes/downloads/2010_2_aclc_jd.pdf
TO APPLY:
online: https://secure.digital-community.com/english/milehighyouthcorps.org/youth_jobs/youthjobs_app_secure.html
e-mail: youthjobs@mhyc.net (include the position title in the subject line)
fax: 720-407-7286
mail: Attn: Outreach Coordinator
6740 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80220
Application deadline October 31, 2009
QUESTIONS?
call: 303-433-1206, option 1, extension 333
e-mail youthjobs@mhyc.net
visit: http://www.milehighyouthcorps.org
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