BIPOC Affinity Crew Fall Forestry Corpsmember

Overview

Our BIPOC Affinity Crew was created for the purpose of highlighting diversity within the natural resource management field. Historically, BIPOC communities have been shunned or disregarded within conservation, natural resources and recreation in parks and open spaces. We strive to make a difference by promoting those who have been discriminated against and who were marginalized through generational disregards. Our goal is to not only promote a more inclusive public lands workforce, but to also promote greater representation in land conservation, so that those whose voices haven’t been heard get closer to making viable changes in their own communities, their neighborhoods and within our work spaces.
The BIPOC Affinity Crew is part of a team-based, 13 week-long Fall Forestry Program. The crew will complete sawyer projects on public lands through the Denver metro area. Corpsmembers on a sawyer crew operate chainsaws on invasive tree removal and wildland fire mitigation projects. They receive First-Aid/CPR and S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws certifications. Some sawyers will have the opportunity to receive pesticide application training. The use of pesticide is common on invasive tree removal projects.

Corpsmembers will be enrolled in AmeriCorps—a national community service program. No experience is required! We will provide you with hands-on training related to all projects.

Tagged as: Backcountry Skills, Conservation, Crew, Development, Trail Supervisor, Crew, and Leaders

Qualifications:

• Between the ages of 18-24.
• High school or GED/HSE graduate or still enrolled.
• Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident. Documentation will be required on the first day. Must bring identification documents necessary to complete the I-9 and other forms on your first day.
• Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs., spend 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions (e.g., sun, heat, wind, rain, etc.) and hike 7 miles with a day-

Required Skills:

• Pre-service National Service Criminal History Check required; this position does not have recurring access to vulnerable populations.
• Corpsmembers must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.
• This position reports to Program Coordinator: Land Conservation.
• Service location: 1801 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204.