Job Training Corpsmember

Are you looking for an opportunity to level up your career while making your community a better place? San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School (SJCC+CS) offers a paid 1-year-long workforce development program for young adults aged 18 to 27, empowering them to upskill themselves and their career. In addition to personal and professional development, Corpsmembers gain hands-on experience and training in one or more of the following areas under the direction of a Site Supervisor:

Natural Resource Management Corpsmembers gain skills by working on various conservation and community projects such as: trail maintenance, park management and stewardship, landscaping, wildfire prevention, and more. Projects are primarily local with opportunity to travel for Emergency Response work and deep forest management projects. This is the place to be if you love working outside and getting your hands dirty while learning how to use power tools like chainsaws. 

Zero Waste Corpsmembers collect and recycle items like tires, mattresses, containers and electronic waste. They also rescue food from local grocery stores, compost food waste, and conduct zero waste outreach and public education. If you’re passionate about the environment and want to reduce the waste in our landfills, this program is a great fit!
 

At the end of this program, Corpsmembers will have a foundation of project knowledge, a standard of work ethic, and an understanding of how to apply both to their next job and start their professional career. 

All Corpsmembers benefit from:

• Professional networking

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CPR, S-212 (chainsaw), HAZWOPER, and more!

• College or technical education scholarships

• Help with resume building, interviewing, or enrolling in school

About Us

One of the first urban conservation corps in the country, the San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School was founded in 1987 to meet the growing need for job training opportunities. SJCC+CS is committed to our mission to develop young adults to create transformational change for our community and our planet through our motto: Service to self, Service to community, Service to environment. Learn more about us at www.sjcccs.org. 
 

Help make a difference in your community by applying today!

In order to participate, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 27 years old.

• No prior work experience necessary.
• No minimum education required
• Driver's license not required.

Additionally, you must:

• Be able to follow directions.

• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.

• Be able to work outside in a variety of environmental conditions, on uneven terrain (e.g. asphalt, dirt, or mud trails), walk and stand for extended periods of time, and lift/push/pull 50lbs.

• Be available 8 hours per day, Monday - Friday. Flexible scheduling is available on a case-by-case basis for charter school and college students.

San Jose Conservation Corps + Charter School develops the personal, professional and academic skills of young adults in Silicon Valley to prepare them for a family-sustaining career. Corpsmembers in the workforce development program gain skills in green-collar jobs while students at the Charter School receive personalized attention to earn their high school diploma. Corpsmembers complete projects in natural resource conservation, zero waste operations, tiny house construction and emergency services, contributing to a more resilient community and environment. For more information, check out www.sjcccs.org.