What CWCC Can Offer You
Strong experience for a career in outdoor recreation, conservation, or land management.
- Assistance with independent study or internship credit possible.
- Educational workshops in land conservation and environmental education.
- 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 serve hours).
- Transportation from CFPA Headquarters service sites.
- Trainings / skills you may receive:
Wilderness First Aid 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 and in a small cohesive team.
- Demonstrated leadership ability with people of diverse race, age, gender, ability, and economic
background.
- 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 work in sometimes steep and uneven terrain while
carrying heavy tools and / or personal gear.
- 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.
ACL duties 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.
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.
