SPRING BREAK 2008      JOB OPPORTUNITY!

Tennessee Youth Conservation Corps

Opportunity with the Tennessee Division of Natural Areas

At Pickett State Park and Pickett State Forest

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Natural Areas, is recruiting applicants for the 2008 Tennessee Youth Conservation Corps Program.  The TYCC Program is expected to run for 2 weeks during March of 2008 (2 one-week sessions) at Pickett State Park.  Applicants for the Division of Natural Areas TYCC Program will be college students at least 18 years of age with an interest in conservation and public service.

Mission:

The purpose of the Tennessee Youth Conservation Corps is to promote the principles of conservation and resource management among the youth of Tennessee by allowing them the opportunity to participate in resource management and restoration projects, and environmental education activities on State Parks and Natural Areas.

Qualifications:

College students at least 18 years of age

Actively enrolled in undergraduate or graduate course work

Physically fit

Pay:

Crew Members (up to 8) @ $7.16/ Hour

Transportation and lodging for overnight travel will be provided, meals for overnight travel will

be reimbursed (Host Site is Pickett State Park)

Cabins will be used for lodging at Pickett State Park

Work Schedule:

Will vary depending on weather and individual projects, but will likely be Monday through Friday for 1 week (2 one-week sessions) during March 2008 to coincide with university and college Spring Breaks.

What's the job description or responsibilities of the participants?

Strong interest in protecting the natural resources of Tennessee

Desire to learn more about Tennessee State Parks and the conservation of rare plant species

Physically fit and able to work on projects in the outdoors that may be strenuous

May involve long hikes to the work site

Ability to work well with others in a team setting

Driver’s license/or transportation to work

Must be honest, dependable, and hard working

Must be available for overnight travel for up to 4 nights for 1 week

What kind of projects will participants be working on?

Resource Management and Ecological Restoration

Rare Plant Species Habitat Management

Hiking Trail Construction and Maintenance

Interpretive Sign Installation

Hiking Trail Marking

Wood Fence Installation

What will participants receive?

Youth Development 

Opportunity to learn new skills

Instruction & positive feedback

Opportunity to explore career options in conservation

Work in outdoors

Chance to work with professional staff or skilled volunteers

Opportunity to contribute to your community and the environment

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume and completed state application for the SIR-TYCC position to the Division of Natural Areas at the address listed below.  A printable state application form can be downloaded at: http://www.state.tn.us/personnel/Application/STATE%20OF%20TN%20APPLICATION.pdf 

Deadline:

Applications should be submitted no later than February 8^th, 2008.  Interviews will be held during the following week in Nashville, TN.

Contact information:

Applicants may call the Tennessee Division of Natural Areas at 615-532-0431 for additional information, or visit the Division web site at: http://www.state.tn.us/environment/na/ for general information on the Division of Natural Areas.

Tennessee Division of Natural Areas

7^th Floor, L&C Annex

401 Church Street

Nashville, Tennessee 37243