From Duncan with the Mile High Youth Corps

Position Description: The AmeriCorps Leadership and Conservation Program (ACLC) at MHYC is a demanding, teambased, leadership experience providing diverse service opportunities in education, community outreach, youth development and physical labor to achieve a common goal: environmental conservation. The position is a 10-month commitment, where a Corpsmember must be able to complete a minimum of 1700 hours of service. The term of service runs from January 28th, 2013 to December 13th, 2013 and is divided into 3 seasons. In the spring and fall ACLCs work in the Home Energy and Water Conservation Projects installing energy/water saving measures in low-income homes while educating residents about environmental and financial benefits of using less energy. Summer is spent outdoors assuming advanced leadership roles for seasonal crews that employ local youth ages 18-24. ACLCs and their crews complete physically demanding land conservation projects in state and local parks, mountain areas, and national forests including fire mitigation, trail building, noxious weed removal, and landscaping. They actively participate in and facilitate weekly environmental education and team building activities, plan and lead service projects, and work towards future career goals with career readiness training. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong personal work ethic, a commitment to service, diversity, self development, and team work.

They are currently hiring for their AmeriCorps Leadership and Conservation Program. They employ 18-24 year old young adults on a variety of land, water, and energy conservation projects throughout the Denver Metro Area and along the Southern Front Range. All of their programs involve team-based leadership development, civic engagement, community service, and earn a living stipend and an AmeriCorps Education Award. See Sarah for more information. You can contact Duncan with any questions at 720-407-7281 ext. 344