Environmental career Opportunities initiative
The Environmental Career Opportunities (ECO) Initiative is a paid, hands-on job training opportunity focused on supporting those who have gone through significant life challenges and who need support to enter or re-enter the workforce. Qualified participants will work with a cohort to learn habitat restoration and brush management skills in a local canyon to prepare them for permanent employment in the environmental and other fields. This program offers 18 hours of paid weekly training over a four-month period.
The ECO Initiative covers:
Habitat restoration techniques
Proper tool usage + maintenance
Identification + understanding of native and invasive species
Job readiness
Much more!
Application will be posted on this page June 2024 for the July 10 - Oct. 18 (15 weeks) ECO Initiative.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be 18+ years of age
Employment eligibility verification: Government issued ID card (drivers license or state ID card), and Social Security card or Passport
Must have reliable transportation (flexible)
Must to be willing to work well with others
Must be willing to work outdoors in weather conditions such as heat and rain, following OSHA standards.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to hike for 2+ hours each day, and walk uphill.