At EarthCorps, we believe in the power of people and communities to tackle relevant and pressing challenges facing our planet. EarthCorps brings together passionate and hardworking young adults from the US and countries around the world for a yearlong leadership training program in Seattle, Washington. As we care for the land and each other, our dedication to ecological restoration is guided by our lens of racial equity and environmental justice.
CORPS MEMBER TERMS OF SERVICE:
PERIOD OF SERVICE: January 21 – December 12
RATE OF PAY: Living stipend of $3,000/month
TYPICAL HOURS OF SERVICE: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, occasional Saturdays required.
STATUS: Temporary - Enrolled in AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps members must abide by policies set by AmeriCorps and complete 1,700 hours of service, including mandatory trainings
Criminal history checks and 2 references will be reviewed to fulfill AmeriCorps requirements
BENEFITS:
AmeriCorps education award of $7,395 upon successful completion of 1,700 hours
Days off (8 sick and 6 vacation/personal), Holidays and sick time permissible as designated by EarthCorps
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Subsidized ORCA Pass for bus transportation
Education & Training
Boots, pants, t-shirt, rain gear and safety equipment provided
Specific Eligibility Criteria
We encourage applicants from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities to
apply, especially those from historically marginalized communities.