Summer Positions - Mile High Youth Corps - Denver

Mile High Youth Corps is HIRING!

Summer of Service 

TRAILS  AND SAWYER CREW

REQUIREMENTS:

-Must be 18-24 years of age to apply

-Must have a G.E.D. or H.S. Diploma
-Must be available May 19 - August 14, 2015 

HIGHLIGHTS:
-Work on a variety of projects (fencing, noxious weed eradication, trail construction/maintenance)
-Earn a bi-weekly stipend of $640
-Earn a $1,493 AmeriCorps Education Award to pay for school or education loans 

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SAWYER CREW LEADER                            Click for the Position Description

MHYC is looking for skilled problem-solvers, experienced leaders and positive role models. Crew Leaders manage a demanding work schedule and are responsible for creating a meaningful experience for Corpsmembers. Crew Leaders are responsible for ensuring the facilitation of environmental education, healthy lifestyles, career readiness, leadership development, civic engagement and independent living training for their crew. Crew Leaders must possess a strong work ethic, promote high quality work performance in their crew and have a desire to devote themselves to field-based youth development for an entire summer. The position requires both supervisory and technical aptitude, in addition to a high level of comfort in the outdoors.

Energy & Water

REQUIREMENTS:

-Must be 18-24 years of age to apply

-Must have a G.E.D. or H.S. Diploma
-Must be available July 6 - Dec. 11, 2015

HIGHLIGHTS: 

-Serve your community by installing energy &

water saving measures in resident's homes 

-Build technical skills in the green job industry
-A bi-weekly stipend of $576                                                    click for Energy & Water flyer

-Earn a $2,150 AmeriCorps Education Award to pay for school or education loans  

YouthBuild 

YouthBuild is a Mile High Youth Corps program in partnership with RiseUp Community School.

Join us for our next Open House on May 20th, 4-6 pm.  We also have open enrollment times every Monday, 10am-12pm, and Friday, 11am-1pm. 

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-Learn construction skills and earn industry recognized credentials while  earning your diploma 

-Change your life with leadership opportunities 

-Full time, paid position                                                                      

-Earn money for college

RiseUp Community School sets themselves apart by offering: 

A meaningful curriculum 

Every graduate shows mastery in three areas:

• Higher Order Thinking: Students go beyond memorizing facts and apply what they learn in real world situations.
• Social Responsibility: Students recognize and address issues in order to better their communities.
• Post-Secondary Readiness Every student develops a personal road map to meet their goals.

Student-centered support

Students drive their own learning. Every student is given a case manager and advisor to work with  throughout their career at RiseUp Community School. Case managers and advisors help students set and meet goals and meet the demands of a rigorous curriculum.

Job Skills

Students have the opportunity to participate in paid internships in construction through our partnership with Mile High Youth Corps , where they learn valuable job skills, get a paycheck, and earn an AmeriCorps award to use towards post-secondary education.

Flexible Schedule

The school offers two different schedules for students: either from 8am-2pm and from 10am-4pm. This flexibility allows our students to meet family and work obligations in addition to their education.

Short, Focused Classes to Earn Credits

Each class at RiseUp Community School is six weeks long. Students earn credits at an accelerated rate without taking shortcuts on course quality. Each class provides an engaging in-depth look into a topic that is meaningful to students.

To Apply:

Visit our website at www.milehighyouthcorps.org and click “apply now” or gill out an application in person at our office at 1801 Federal Blvd. Denver CO 80204. Questions? Email  youthjobs@mhyc.net or call 303-433-1206 opt. 2 x 221

Mile High Youth Corps is committed ot the inclusion of members with all levels of ability. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or, in most instances, religion.