Spend your summer getting paid to build conservation skills and engage in environmental education!

The American YouthWorks – Oklahoma Conservation Corps (AYW OKCC) participants engage in hands-on conservation projects on public lands, coastal regions, National Parks and recreational areas across the Central Southern United States. The AYW Conservation Corps experience builds leadership skills, connection with community, and prepares young people with skills needed to enter the workforce with a strong work ethic and sense of service!

The AYW OKCC Summer Program is an AmeriCorps opportunity for young adults 17+ to work with a crew on habitat restoration projects throughout Oklahoma. These crews are open to current high school students, recent high school graduates, college students & young adults looking to spend a summer working on conservation projects throughout Oklahoma City, OK. Led by two adult Crew Leaders, members will work on trail improvement and habitat restoration projects while engaging in environmental education.

This is a full-time seasonal term-based AmeriCorps position working outdoors that specifically focuses on gaining entry-level conservation experience in habitat restoration, trail projects, and more. The Oklahoma Conservation Corps is a Program of American YouthWorks.

APPLICATIONS DUE ON OUR WEBSITE: ASAP! Priority due date is before April 1, 2025 by 11:59pm CST

COMPENSATION (Monthly Living Allowance):

• Crew Leader $2,720 per month ($1,360 biweekly)
• Crew Member $2,400 per month ($1,200 biweekly)

AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS

Oklahoma City, OK (450 hour)

• Crew Leader: May 19, 2025 – August 15, 2025
• Crew Member: May 27, 2025 – August 15, 2025

BENEFITS

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs.
• Free Health insurance
• Student Loan Forbearance
• First Aid certification
• Technical and Fundamental skills training
• Power tools training
• Gear and Boot Assistance
• Opportunity to network with partnering agencies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances while carrying tools
• Ability to operate tools
• Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35-50* pounds (*depending on crew type)
• Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain
• Ability to work long days in adverse weather conditions
• Depending on crew type, ability to hitch, camp, and travel throughout the duration of an entire AmeriCorps term

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Ages 17+ for Crew Members and 21+ for Crew Leaders
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• Must be local to Oklahoma City (or within commuting distance)
• Crew Leaders Only:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Clear 3-year Driving Record
  • Prior experience in conservation, camping, backcountry travel, or related fieldwork

Preferred

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather types while doing demanding labor with hand and power tools
• Function as part of a team with the ability to get along with members of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
• Crew Leaders Only:
  • Ability to hike 3-12 miles per day in rugged terrain, often wearing a 45lb backpack and carrying tools
• View more qualifications on our website by clicking here!

American YouthWorks’ and AmeriCorps Non-Discrimination Policies

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information and military service.