What CWCC Can Offer You
Strong experience for a career in outdoor recreation, conservation, or land management.
- Educational workshops in land conservation and environmental education.
- Assistance with independent study or internship credit possible.
- Serve in beautiful natural areas in Connecticut and develop an appreciation for their importance.
- Uniform shirts, helmet, work gloves, eye protection, and other necessary safety equipment is
provided.
- Tents and group camping equipment provided.
- Workers compensation (if injured during service hours).
- Transportation from CFPA Headquarters service sites.
- Trainings / skills you may receive:
Wilderness First Aid / Chainsaw use Hand & power tool safety / use
Defensive driving with trailer Bridge building
Leave No Trace Rough carpentry
Sustainable trail design Leadership skills
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Experience serving in an outdoor setting and camping experience.
- Ability to maintain productivity independently.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with people of diverse race, age, gender, ability, and economic
background.
- Experience managing project logistics.
- Strong interpersonal skills to ensure a fun, safe and quality crew experience.
- Demonstrated skills in trail maintenance and construction.
- Ability to remain calm and manage emergency situations.
- Ability to hike up to five miles daily and perform in sometimes steep and uneven terrain.
- Willing to serve outside in hot or cold weather, while being exposed to sun, rain, insects, etc.
- Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to and from CFPA Headquarters.
- A strong commitment to CFPA’s mission.
AmeriCorps Required Qualifications
United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.
- At least 17 years of age (Please see CFPA/CWCC age requirements).
- Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of
elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a
high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.
- Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal
History Check.
Crew Leader will not include disciplinary action, evaluating crew members, or creating the crew budget.
An Online Application is REQUIRED for this position.
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]. No phone calls please.
Headquarters located at: 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT 06481
CFPA is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. CFPA does not
discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color,
religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder,
physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state
and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
