Page Views: 922 Date Added: 02/05/2010 Last Updated: 02/05/2010 Job Title: Recovery Act Team Job Category: Agriculture, Forestry, & Fishing Company Name:   Northwest Service Academy Job Location: Oregon Salary Range: monthly stipend Position Type: Full Time Short Description: 6 month AmeriCorps backcountry forestry positions. Oregon residents age 21-24. Full Description: Looking for a meaningful experience that will enhance your leadership skills and benefit the environment? Interested in being part of a restoration team for 6 months in Oregon’s beautiful backcountry? Become an NWSA member with our Recovery Act Team, and here’s what awaits you: • Serving with 6 teammates on a variety of environmental and conservation service projects in some of the most beautiful and rugged natural areas in Oregon. • Camping for up to 10 days at a time while performing trail work, environmental restoration and fuels reduction work – you will be trained to operate chainsaws and power tools. • Fine tuning leadership skills in project management, team building and communication. Position starts April 12, 2010. Benefits include a monthly stipend of $1,005 (before taxes), health insurance, a $2,362.50 AmeriCorps education scholarship, loan forbearance, childcare allowance and many training opportunities. Requirements: Must be an Oregon resident; 21-24 years of age; able to commit to the full term of service. Apply today at www.nwserviceacademy.org! Qualifications: E-mail: Reply to Ad