Service Position Title:
GulfCorps Crew Member
Days and Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
Address:
1526 Mills Ave. Gulfport, MS
Staff Contact:
Connor Robison/ Dakota Skog – Conservation Operations Managers - 228-864-6677 ext.103
Program Overview:
As part of the GulfCorps team, you’ll serve with 9 young adults to conduct invasive plant species treatment and removal, trail maintenance, prescribed burning and preparation, and related conservation service activities. Team members will receive certifications and opportunities for future career opportunities in coastal habitat restoration. Along with fieldwork, the program will also help to develop skills such as resume writing, computer literacy, interviewing skills, and financial literacy. The GulfCorps Program is focused on providing young adults opportunities to grow competitive skills in the field of natural resource management to prepare them to move into jobs with project partners after their term of service. Our partners include federal, state, local, and non-profit environmental agencies. Skills will include hands-on conservation service experience, professional development training, and nationally recognized certifications.
Service will mostly be outdoors and will sometimes require heavy lifting (~50 lbs.) and using equipment such as chainsaws and brush cutters. Team members will be supervised in the field by an experienced Crew Leader. All team members are expected to be respectful, on-time, hardworking, and aware of conditions to ensure a safe service environment.
Climb CDC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Essential Function(s):
- Interest and investment in leadership development and teamwork are required.
- Commitment to serving as a productive team member; interpersonal and professional skills are pluses.
- Commitment to service in environmental conditions that will include extreme heat, extreme cold, high winds, and precipitation.
- Must be willing to learn how to use hand tools and power tools to accomplish service activities.
- Ability to communicate the presence of safety hazards through visual and auditory means.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., and walk/hike on uneven terrain, uphill or downhill, for 5 miles.
- Ability to pass State, Federal and National Sex Offender Website background checks.
Function Requirements:
- No previous experience is required for this position.
- Being a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States
- Being at least 18 to 24 years old
- Being willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender, and FBI checks including fingerprints.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Interest in hands-on, outdoor service activities is preferred.
- Interest in pursuing a career in conservation or a related field is preferred.
Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Requirements:
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, crew leaders, and members
- Function as part of a team
- Understand verbal and/or written communication
- Must be dependable, flexible, and cooperative
- Accepting of leadership and supervisory authority
- Completes tasks appropriately and in a timely manner
- Hike up to 5 miles, often while carrying a backpack, tools, and equipment
- Lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform duties in all weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain
- Ability to communicate the presence of safety hazards through visual and auditory means.
Member Benefits:
- Pay: up to $600/week
- Training provided: Wildland Chainsaw (S212), Wildland Firefighter (Red card)
Member Training:
- GulfCorps Orientation (Sept 8-12, 2026)
- Wildland Firefighter Chainsaw Certification (12/14/2026 – 12/18/2026)
Ø These trainings are mandatory and will be held out of state, all lodging and meals and transportation will be provided.
Service Conditions: Service is performed primarily outdoors. Classroom time and work will be required when weather conditions are not ideal for outdoor service or when required professional development activities are due.
Equipment Used: Hand tools, herbicide and herbicide application equipment, power tools, and chainsaws.
Expected Dates: September 1, 2026 – August 30, 2027
Training Provided: Members of this Team will participate in the following training: - Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - CPR - Chainsaw skills - Wildland fire - Herbicide use
Professional Development Opportunities: Team members will have the opportunity to meet and work alongside partners from numerous environmental agencies in coastal Alabama. Professional opportunities such as leadership development, risk management, resume building, and career advancement will also be available. The goal of this program is to place members in environmental careers at the end of the 12-month position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $600.00 per full week
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gulfport MS: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
Job Types: Contract, Part-time
Pay: $599.00 - $601.00 per week
Work Location: In person
