Crew Member (Forestry or Trail) | Nevada Conservation Corps | AmeriCorps (2017 - (Reno, NV)

Apply at the Great Basin Institute Employment Page. Spend a season or more working and camping outside at some of Nevadas premier natural areas. Serve alongside volunteers from across the country while making a lasting contribution to Nevadas natural resources and heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, and many other federal and state agencies. Learn firsthand from federal employees and specialists about natural resource and conservation careers. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, hazardous fuels reduction, and habitat restoration. Essential Duties: Building and maintaining trails, restoring and improving wildlife habitat, and reducing hazardous fuels in our forests and public lands; Camping up to 7 nights in wilderness setting without formal restroom facilities or running water;