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California Conservation Corps

Corpsmember - Parks & Trails Trainee

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $2,814/mo

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Salinas, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .

$55,513 / year median in California

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

The California Conservation Corps' Salinas Center is looking for Corpsmembers to work and train on natural resource projects, including work in forestry, parks and on trails. No prior experience is necessary! The Salinas Center works in local parks, on trails, and in the greater communities of Salinas, Monterey County, and across the Central Coast! You must be 18-25 years old or military veteran 29 or younger. Benefits of enrolling in the CCC include: Healthcare coverage Work outdoors Paid Time Off As much as $2K in scholarships your first year Finish your high school diploma Work with U.S. Forest Service, State Parks, Caltrans, Dept. of Water Resources, CAL FIRE, Santa Barbara County Flood Control, and other local government agencies and non-profits on a variety of natural resource projects. Corpsmembers regularly go on to careers with

USFS, CAL

FIRE, State Parks, Caltrans, and other local community agencies. Shift times and length may vary by assignment, but the program is a 40-hour per week commitment. Want to connect with a recruiter? Text or call 805-305-4539 and you can learn more at ccc.ca.gov/salinas

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$2,814.00 per month

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to

Commute:

Salinas, CA 93908 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Salinas, CA 93908: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person