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High Desert Conservation Corps


~Currently Accepting Applications~

Our next cohorts start in January, April, May, & June 2025


 

This is not a residential program (no housing offered)


Join our AmeriCorps Conservation Program and gain valuable work experience in conservation & natural resources while making a meaningful difference in your community. This is a great opportunity if you are looking to build your resume, earn professional certifications, and enjoy being in the great outdoors of Central Oregon.

  • Fire Fuels Crew- Madras

    Fire Fuels Crew- Madras

    Position Description:

    This is a 9-week term of service with the High Desert Conservation Corps (HDCC), starting January 27th, 2025 and ending on March 25th, 2025. A crew of 5 young adults and 1 Crew Leader will support fire fuels reduction projects in Madras and throughout Jefferson Co.

    Age: 17-24

    Term Length: 9-weeks

    Pay: weekly living allowance (not an hourly wage) of $515, with a total of $4,635 (pre-tax) earned during the 9-week term

    Education Award (upon successful completion): $1,565.08, which could go towards school, vocational training, or other professional development

    When to Apply: Now-January 10th, 2025 

    Schedule: 9-Week Program (Monday-Friday) 8:00am-4:30pm

    Training Provided:

    • CPR/First Aid
    • S212 Training & Chainsaw Certification

    Other Opportunities:

    • Professional development and enrichment activities
    • Build your resume, cover letter, interview readiness
    • Identify and work on personal goals

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Must be between the ages of 17-24
    • Successfully complete state criminal background check, NSOPW check, and FBI fingerprint check (if appropriate) to AmeriCorps and HOC policies. Any individual listed on a sex offender registry, convicted of murder, or anyone who refuses to undergo a criminal history check is ineligible to serve
    • Must be a United States Citizen, United States National or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States and provide document as proof
    • Provide Social Security Card to verify SSN
    • Birth Certificate and Photo ID 

     

    How to Apply: If you are passionate about the outdoors and want to make a difference while having fun, apply now to join our Fire Fuels Crew!

    APPLY NOW!

    For questions or help with applying please call us at (541) 633-7834

  • Conservation Crew- Bend

    Conservation Crew- Bend

    Position Description:

    High Desert Conservation Corps is a year-round program that offers young adults ages 17-24 opportunities to serve outdoors on natural resource projects around Central Oregon. This is an AmeriCorps term of service where corps members earn professional certifications, learn technical job skills, and serve alongside state and federal agencies on projects focused on fire fuel reduction, invasive species removal, trail work, and more. This is a great opportunity for young adults that are out of school, looking for a gap year or are interested in a career in natural resources.  

    Age

    Term Length

    Pay

    Education Award (upon successful completion)

    When to Apply

    17-24

    21 Week Term
    5 Days/Week

    $1,030 biweekly
    $10,815 over full term

    $2,817.14

    Apply Now!

    17-24

    14 Week Term
    5 Days/Week

    $1,030 biweekly
    $7,210 over full term

    $1,956.35

    Apply Now!

    17-24

    23 Week Term
    3 Days/Week

    $618 biweekly
    $7,210 over full term

    $1,956.35

    Apply Now!

    Schedule:

    21 Week Program (Monday-Friday) 8:00am-4:30pm
    14 Week Program (Monday-Friday) 8:00am-4:30pm
    23 Week Program (3 days a week – Flexible) 8:00am-4:30pm

    * Summer schedule may vary to 4/10’s, 7:00am-5:30pm (3-day weekend!)

    Training Provided:

    • CPR/First Aid
    • S212 Chainsaw Certification
    • Immediately Supervised Pesticide Trainee License
    • Fire School Course Certification through ODF

    Other Opportunities:

    • Professional Development and enrichment activities
    • USA Jobs workshop offered by USFS
    • Build your resume, cover letter, interview readiness
    • Identify and work on personal goals

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Must be between the ages of 17-24.
    • Successfully complete state criminal background check, NSOPW check, and FBI fingerprint check (if appropriate) to AmeriCorps and HOC policies. Any individual listed on a sex offender registry, convicted of murder, or anyone who refuses to undergo a criminal history check is ineligible to serve.
    • Must be a United States Citizen, United States National or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States and provide document as proof.
    • Provide Social Security Card to verify SSN.
    • Birth Certificate and Photo ID 

     

    How to Apply: If you are passionate about the outdoors and want to make a difference while having fun, apply now to join our Conservation Crew!

    APPLY NOW!

    For questions or help with applying please call us at (541) 633-7834

  • Conservation Crew- Redmond

    Conservation Crew- Redmond

    Position Description:

    High Desert Conservation Corps is a year-round program that offers young adults ages 17-24 opportunities to serve outdoors on natural resource projects around Central Oregon. This is an AmeriCorps term of service where corps members earn professional certifications, learn technical job skills, and serve alongside state and federal agencies on projects focused on fire fuel reduction, invasive species removal, trail work, and more. This is a great opportunity for young adults that are out of school, looking for a gap year or are interested in a career in natural resources.  

    Age

    Term Length

    Pay

    Education Award (upon successful completion)

    When to Apply

    17-24

    21 Week Term
    5 Days/Week

    $1,030 biweekly
    $10,815 over full term

    $2,817.14

    Apply Now!

    17-24

    14 Week Term
    5 Days/Week

    $1,030 biweekly
    $7,200 over full term

    $1,956.35

    Apply Now!

    17-24

    23 Week Term
    3 Days/Week

    $618 biweekly
    $7,210 over full term

    $1,956.35

    Apply Now!

    Schedule:

    21 Week Program (Monday-Friday) 8:00am-4:30pm
    14 Week Program (Monday-Friday) 8:00am-4:30pm
    23 Week Program (3 days a week – Flexible) 8:00am-4:30pm

    * Summer schedule may vary to 4/10’s, 7:00am-5:30pm (3-day weekend!)

    Training Provided:

    • CPR/First Aid
    • S212 Chainsaw Certification
    • Immediately Supervised Pesticide Trainee License
    • Fire School Course Certification through ODF

    Other Opportunities:

    • Professional Development and enrichment activities
    • USA Jobs workshop offered by USFS
    • Build your resume, cover letter, interview readiness
    • Identify and work on personal goals

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Must be between the ages of 17-24.
    • Successfully complete state criminal background check, NSOPW check, and FBI fingerprint check (if appropriate) to AmeriCorps and HOC policies. Any individual listed on a sex offender registry, convicted of murder, or anyone who refuses to undergo a criminal history check is ineligible to serve.
    • Must be a United States Citizen, United States National or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States and provide document as proof.
    • Provide Social Security Card to verify SSN.
    • Birth Certificate and Photo ID 

     

    How to Apply: If you are passionate about the outdoors and want to make a difference while having fun, apply now to join our Conservation Crew!

    APPLY NOW!

    For questions or help with applying please call us at (541) 633-7834

  • Conservation Crew- Prineville

    Conservation Crew- Prineville

    Position Description:

    High Desert Conservation Corps is a year-round program that offers young adults ages 17-24 opportunities to serve outdoors on natural resource projects around Central Oregon. This is an AmeriCorps term of service where corps members earn professional certifications, learn technical job skills, and serve alongside state and federal agencies on projects focused on fire fuel reduction, invasive species removal, trail work, and more. This is a great opportunity for young adults that are out of school, looking for a gap year or are interested in a career in natural resources.  

    Age

    Term Length

    Pay

    Education Award (upon successful completion)

    When to Apply

    17-24

    21 Week Term
    5 Days/Week

    $1,030 biweekly
    $10,815 over full term

    $2,817.14

    Apply Now!

    17-24

    14 Week Term
    5 Days/Week

    $1,030 biweekly
    $7,210 over full term

    $1,956.35

    Apply Now!

    17-24

    23 Week Term
    3 Days/Week

    $618 biweekly
    $7,210 over full term

    $1,956.35

    Apply Now!

    Schedule:

    21 Week Program (Monday-Friday) 8:00am-4:30pm
    14 Week Program (Monday-Friday) 8:00am-4:30pm
    23 Week Program (3 days a week – Flexible) 8:00am-4:30pm

    * Summer schedule may vary to 4/10’s, 7:00am-5:30pm (3-day weekend!)

    Training Provided:

    • CPR/First Aid
    • S212 Chainsaw Certification
    • Immediately Supervised Pesticide Trainee License
    • Fire School Course Certification through ODF

    Other Opportunities:

    • Professional Development and enrichment activities
    • USA Jobs workshop offered by USFS
    • Build your resume, cover letter, interview readiness
    • Identify and work on personal goals

    Qualifications/Requirements:

    • Must be between the ages of 17-24.
    • Successfully complete state criminal background check, NSOPW check, and FBI fingerprint check (if appropriate) to AmeriCorps and HOC policies. Any individual listed on a sex offender registry, convicted of murder, or anyone who refuses to undergo a criminal history check is ineligible to serve.
    • Must be a United States Citizen, United States National or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the United States and provide document as proof.
    • Provide Social Security Card to verify SSN.
    • Birth Certificate and Photo ID 

     

    How to Apply: If you are passionate about the outdoors and want to make a difference while having fun, apply now to join our Conservation Crew!

    APPLY NOW!

    For questions or help with applying please call us at (541) 633-7834


For those 21 and older with existing conservation field experience, we’re hiring Full-Time AmeriCorps Field Team Leaders!


 

Age

17-24

Location

Madras, Bend, Prineville, & Redmond

Program Length

3-12 month term

Compensation (Living allowance)

$618-1,030 biweekly

Education Award

$1,565.08-$2,817.14

Schedule

*Monday-Friday (part-time also available)

*8am-4:30pm

* Summer schedule may vary to 4/10’s, 7:00am-5:30pm (3-day weekend!)

 

Application Process

1. Submit online application (Click Here)

2. You will be notified by a staff member that we have received your application (if you don't hear from us right away, please don't worry!)

3. If this program is the right fit, an interview/information session will be scheduled with our Conservation Program Coordinator

4. If you are concerned that your application was not properly submitted or you have questions/concerns, feel free to give us a call at our Bend office at 541.633.7834

 


Heart of Oregon Corps is an equal opportunity employer; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Heart of Oregon Corps is prohibited from discriminating on the grounds of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, and against any beneficiary of programs on the basis of the beneficiary’s citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States. YouthBuild is partially funded (60%) by a $1.5M grant awarded under the Youthbuild Grant Initiative, as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration. High Desert Conservation Corps and YouthBuild are supported by AmeriCorp's funding.