Overview
As part of our 46-Member Emergency Response Team (ERT), you will gain experience and training in the fields of environmental stewardship, wildland fire, and disaster response over the course of an 11-month AmeriCorps National Service term. The ERT functions as a conservation corps that assists partner organizations with vital natural resource management and restoration projects, including trail building and maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and prescribed burning. The ERT also responds to floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other disasters regionally and nationally, when requested.
Members frequently travel for 8-day long, overnight projects across the state.
No prior experience is necessary, and all experience is welcome.
ACSTL provides a challenging and fun opportunity to explore the conservation, fire, and disaster fields; serve the environment and local/state/national community; meet people from different backgrounds; enjoy an outdoor office; earn money for education; and be a part of a supportive, welcoming community.
Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident
At least 18 years old by the program start date
Have at least a high school diploma or GED
Must pass National Service criminal history checks, at no cost to the applicant
Preferred Skills:
Physical Health Information: Members must maintain a high level of physical fitness during their 11-month term of service in order to safely carry out the duties required for a manual labor position. A position with ERT requires extensive walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing, stooping, standing, carrying loads of up to 50 lbs, handling hand and power tools, and other physical labor for extended periods of time. Members will serve primarily outdoors, in all kinds of weather (heat, cold, rain, snow, e
About AmeriCorps St. Louis
AmeriCorps St. Louis focuses on the training and development of the next generation of public service leaders while building the capacity of partner agencies to achieve impactful community results. AmeriCorps Members serve within a 46-Member Corps for 11-month terms, earning a monthly living stipend and an AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of their term. Through training and partnerships with conservation and emergency management agencies, Members gain the personal and professional skills needed to carry out a variety of environmental stewardship and disaster relief projects.
