Crew Leader
WisCorps, Inc.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Still Hiring Field Leaders. Work Outside. Get Paid. Make a Difference.
The WisCorps mission is to develop leadership, self-confidence, and a strong work ethic in youth and young adults through the active stewardship of upper Midwest communities and natural resources. WisCorps, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) conservation corps headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin that engages youth and young adults in two areas: conservation projects and nature education.
Roving Crews complete high-quality projects throughout the upper Midwest as they gain technical skills and expand their knowledge of natural resource management.
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Still Hiring Field Leaders. Work Outside. Get Paid. Make a Difference.
Be prepared to work hard in beautiful places with the Wisconsin Conservation Corps! WCC operates the Crew Program and the Individual Placement Program.
Crews are responsible for the gritty aspect of conservation at natural areas throughout the upper Midwest. Crews work together to build trails, manage habitats, and perform carpentry projects at properties managed by non-profits, local government, state agencies, and the National Park Service. Crews join the teams that manage some of the most beautiful areas in our region. Crew participants get the chance to network with land management agencies, learn various land management techniques, and serve their communities as a member of AmeriCorps. Being on a crew can be a platform for personal change. Crews connect with nature through their AmeriCorps service and their leisure time. Previous Crew Leaders and Crew Members have commented that this opportunity to connect with nature has helped boost their self-esteem and confidence. During the experience, participants collaborate to eat healthily and minimize their impact on the earth.
Individual Placements serve with WCC partner organizations focused on the areas of natural resource conservation and environmental education. Members promote community service and environmental awareness through direct training and service in the outdoors while participating in community engagement projects. Members will spend time researching, maintaining and cultivating interest in community gardens, educate students and community members about the natural world, complete technical fieldwork, and assist with volunteer mobilization and recruitment. Members are supported and mentored by WCC staff and Placement Site staff throughout their term of service.
With WCC, you will:
Placements, Crew Leaders, and Crew Members are:
WCC offers housing for the Crew Program. Most crews live and work together throughout the entirety of training and the project season. Housing accommodations vary by crew. Crews may be stationed at various front country campgrounds, may need to camp in backcountry or remote locations, and may live in an apartment or dormitory style space depending on the project and time of year. Tents are provided for all Crew Leaders and Crew Members in the Crew Program, but you may use your own tent if you prefer. All food is provided for the entire season in the Crew Program.
Housing is offered for some Individual Placement positions by the Partner Site. If housing is offered, Members should be prepared to live in communal housing with other members of the program. If housing is not offered, it is the responsibility of the Individual Placement to find accommodations.
Crew Program Travel Logistics:
Individual Placement Program Travel Logistics:
WCC offers a unique experience for Crew Leaders and Crew Members, including the ability to work and live in the areas below:
Read more about the Wisconsin Conservation Corps and apply on our website. For more information about the Crew Program, contact Paul George-Blazevich at paul.blazevich@wiscorps.org. For more information about the Individual Placement Program, contact Holly Pierro at holly.pierro@wiscorps.org.
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