Opportunity summary

Term length This is the duration of the opportunity. Some opportunities may be extended or renewed.

5/13/2024 - 7/12/2024

Application window

4/14/2024 - 4/30/2024

Location

Eastpoint, Florida

Hourly pay equivalent Opportunities compensate members differently (eg: hourly, weekly, annually). Hourly rate estimates are shown for comparison.

$12.50

Project summary

OysterCorps is a nationally recognized conservation corps program which restores coastal ecosystems, and strengthens both coastal and community resilience. As a dual environmental restoration and workforce training initiative, the program engages local opportunity youth (young adults, 18-25 years of age who are from underserved/marginalized communities and not on a career path) to complete vital coastal restoration and resilience projects across Northwest Florida.

Opportunity description

As an entry level term to the conservation corps experience, the position will focus on coastal restoration field projects combined with member and community engagement in support of a holistic strategy to 1) restore coastal habitat, 2) employ nature based solutions to strengthen ecosystem resilience, and 3) build capacity within coastal communities to respond to and recover from the impacts of climate change. There are as many as 5 openings for this position.

Benefits

Education benefit
Workforce credential or certificate

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Transportation to meeting site.

Preferred qualifications

No experience required.

Opportunity details

Focus area

Natural resource preservation and conservation
Disaster preparedness recovery and response
Coastal wetlands restoration
Local ecosystem restoration

Work environment

Team based
Rural
Outdoor

Eastpoint Climate Jobs

OysterCorps Conservation Corpsmember