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.
- Communal experience living and working with others while learning about trail conservation.
- Uniform shirts, helmet, work gloves, eye pro, and other necessary safety equipment is provided.
- Tents and group camping equipment provided.
- Workers compensation (if injured during work hours).
- Transportation from CFPA Headquarters worksites.
- 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
Ability to work in a small, cohesive team.
- Overnight camping experience helpful but not required.
- Ability to work independently and in a small cohesive team. Demonstrated ability to work with
people of diverse race, age, gender, ability, and economic background.
- Appreciation for the natural world, conservation and outdoor recreation.
- Ability to hike up to five miles daily and perform work in sometimes steep and uneven terrain
while carrying heavy tools and / or personal gear.
- Willing to work outside in hot or cold weather, while being exposed to sun, rain, insects, etc.
- Familiarity and/or desire to learn how to operate hand and power tools.
- 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.
An Online Application is REQUIRED for this position. If you have any questions, please email us at
[email protected]. No phone calls please.
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.
