Natural Resources program – just the FAQs.
What is the Natural Resources program?
The Natural Resources (NRC) program provides a unique opportunity to those trying to improve their current life circumstances with job training and education. Some corpsmembers enrolled in this program have dropped out of high school and apply for this program because it allows them to earn a living while working towards earning a degree through the John Muir Charter High School. NRC corpsmembers may be eligible to earn education awards for college or an accredited trade school.
NRC Corpsmembers learn valuable job skills to prepare them for the job market when they complete the program. They're trained to gain leadership skills and can even be promoted into leadership positions during their time in the program. We focus not only on the work at hand, but on the lifelong positive impact it can have on their future endeavors.
What do NRC corpsmembers do?
NRC corpsmembers work throughout Marin or Sonoma County performing the vital work of making the environment safer, greener, healthier and more enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Working for land management, parks and open space, public work agencies and fire departments throughout the North Bay, crews create and maintain trails, restore sensitive habitat areas and manage vegetation to protect urban areas from fire and flood. Corpsmembers are trained to safely use a variety of hand and power tools. They can also receive certification in the operation of chainsaws and chippers. The work is hard and physical, but the rewards are great.
What do NRC corpsmembers receive?
Corpsmembers work four days a week for an hourly wage that is competitive with other job training programs. Ten hours of education is also a mandatory component of the program. The benefit is that the workplace is also where education that can help you earn a high school diploma and learn other life skills is provided you free of charge! In addition, eligible corpsmembers can earn education awards that can amount to $5,300 upon completion of 1,700 hours in the one year program. We provide corpsmembers with a uniform and safety gear and there are additional incentives for those who show a commitment through taking on various leadership roles and for perfect attendance. In addition, corpsmembers benefit from two years of support in developing job skills through our Corps-to-Career program.
Who is eligible to be a NRC corpsmember?
We accept people from all walks of life. This an ideal program for someone who has had some past difficulty with either school, the justice system or just finding their way. You may be a single parent, a former gang member or face some other challenge in your life. We want to help.
Please see the NRC Corpsmember Position for a detailed description of requirements and duties. In order to be a NRC corpsmember, you must be:
- U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident, between the ages of 18 to 28years old
- interested in participation in a job-training and education program and development of new skills and committed to full participation in both components of the program (as employee and student)
- willing and able to do physically strenuous work in the outdoors
- ready for a life changing experience that will help you prepare for the future.
NRC enrollment is year-round. We typically invite applicants to first come to an intake session, which happen approximately 5-6 times a year.
How do I apply?
To be invited to an upcoming intake session, apply online or download the CCNB Application [PDF] and submit to CCNB.
Mail application to:
Conservation Corps North Bay
Attn: Recruiter
27 Larkspur Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Apply in person at:
Conservation Corps North Bay
365 Blodgett Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
or email to: recruiter@conservationcorpsnorthbay.org
or fax to: (415) 454-4595
Si quisiera recibir una invitación a una session de entrada próxima, imprimir una aplicación del CCNB [PDF] en español y enviárnosla a CCNB. Para información en español, contactar at 707-303-3069 ext. 142.
Contact us at 707-303-3069 ext. 142.
Conservation Corps North Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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