Restoration Corps
Each summer, the American Littoral Society activates our Restoration Corps program. Also known as R-Corps, this youth employment and education initiative seeks to provide training, education, and job skills for the next generation of environmental stewards. The program is specifically designed to engage young people in meaningful environmental projects.
R-Corps is a green jobs training and service program for those aged 16-25 that teaches participants to build and restore the natural environment through shoreline and habitat restoration. Team members work outdoors and hands-on in our local communities in Cumberland County, NJ and around Jamaica Bay, NY. In addition to working on projects themselves, R-Corps members help provide skilled guidance in larger community events.
The R-Corps has evolved into a highly competitive green jobs training program that teaches youth from vulnerable communities to build and restore the natural environment through environmental stewardship. Corps members will gain skills in green stormwater infrastructure maintenance and installation, habitat assessments and restoration, community education, and resume development. Many alumni R-Corps members have used their unique experiences as part of their college applications, earning scholarships and are currently pursuing careers in environmental engineering.
Currently the program operates out of the Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter Office, located in Broad Channel, NY, and the Delaware Bayshore office in Millville, NJ.
This summer, there are several options for applicants to the program.
Restoration Corps Program:
The part-time positions involve 15-18 hours of work per week, starting in late-May or late-June, depending on availability, and continuing through early August. Team members are paid $16/hour for the South Jersey program or $17/hour for the New York program.
AmeriCorps Program:
For those aged 18 and over applying for the Delaware Bayshore office in South Jersey, applicants can opt to join our AmeriCorps program. This requires a 300-hour commitment, which involves 24 hours per week and a start date in May. Those who complete their 300 hours will be eligible for an education grant, which can go towards future schooling or paying off student loans.
Crew Leader:
This position is available in our Delaware Bayshore office in South Jersey, with a 450-hour commitment and an April start date. The role involves supporting volunteer events and data management from April-June, then takes on a leadership role supervising R-Corps crew from June-August, gaining experience in both leadership and independent work. This position pays $17/hour. Those who complete their 450 hours will also be eligible for an education grant, which can go towards future schooling or paying off student loans.
Crew leader application link: https://forms.gle/KGWUEYY3YxDpZ8Fa9
The Littoral Society is currently accepting applications for the position of Crew Leader. The R-Corps 2024 application period for the other programs will begin soon. Please check back here for the Summer 2024 season.
R-Corps is a green jobs training and service program for those aged 16-25 that teaches participants to build and restore the natural environment through shoreline and habitat restoration. Team members work outdoors and hands-on in our local communities in Cumberland County, NJ and around Jamaica Bay, NY. In addition to working on projects themselves, R-Corps members help provide skilled guidance in larger community events.
The R-Corps has evolved into a highly competitive green jobs training program that teaches youth from vulnerable communities to build and restore the natural environment through environmental stewardship. Corps members will gain skills in green stormwater infrastructure maintenance and installation, habitat assessments and restoration, community education, and resume development. Many alumni R-Corps members have used their unique experiences as part of their college applications, earning scholarships and are currently pursuing careers in environmental engineering.
Currently the program operates out of the Littoral Society's Northeast Chapter Office, located in Broad Channel, NY, and the Delaware Bayshore office in Millville, NJ.
This summer, there are several options for applicants to the program.
Restoration Corps Program:
The part-time positions involve 15-18 hours of work per week, starting in late-May or late-June, depending on availability, and continuing through early August. Team members are paid $16/hour for the South Jersey program or $17/hour for the New York program.
AmeriCorps Program:
For those aged 18 and over applying for the Delaware Bayshore office in South Jersey, applicants can opt to join our AmeriCorps program. This requires a 300-hour commitment, which involves 24 hours per week and a start date in May. Those who complete their 300 hours will be eligible for an education grant, which can go towards future schooling or paying off student loans.
Crew Leader:
This position is available in our Delaware Bayshore office in South Jersey, with a 450-hour commitment and an April start date. The role involves supporting volunteer events and data management from April-June, then takes on a leadership role supervising R-Corps crew from June-August, gaining experience in both leadership and independent work. This position pays $17/hour. Those who complete their 450 hours will also be eligible for an education grant, which can go towards future schooling or paying off student loans.
Crew leader application link: https://forms.gle/KGWUEYY3YxDpZ8Fa9
The Littoral Society is currently accepting applications for the position of Crew Leader. The R-Corps 2024 application period for the other programs will begin soon. Please check back here for the Summer 2024 season.
The R-Corps 2024 application period will begin soon. Please check back here for the Summer 2024 season.
