Thursday, June 30, 2011

Washington Conservation Corps Crew Member Positions

We have positions opening up for the summertime. It's Renton and
Issaquah, and it's a fun program and a great way to network within the environmental field.

Washington Conservation Corps
Crew Member positions

The WCC is recruiting for a crew member position in Renton and multiple  positions on our Mountains to Sound crews (Issaquah).
These positions  are open until filled. Applicants must be available for an in-person
interview and able to begin employment immediately upon hiring. Work  will conclude at the end of September 2011. State mandate limits these  positions to 18-25 year olds. Pay is $8.67/hour plus $1,415 dollar AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of term.

Typical Work (Renton): Our Renton crews work on riparian habitat  restoration projects removing invasive species and planting native trees  and shrubs along creeks, streams, and rivers. Some sites also involve  erosion prevention, installation of irrigation systems, fence building,  in-stream habitat creation, and a variety of other tasks.

Typical Work (Issaquah): Members on these crews complete environmental  restoration projects including: tree planting, manual and chemical  invasive weed control, logging road removal, and erosion control/slope  stabilization. They also complete trail construction and maintenance  projects within the Mountains to Sound Greenway.

Apply today at www.ecy.wa.gov/wcc.

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