County Corps Offers Jobs to Students
Middlesex County high school and college students who need employment should apply. The deadline is February 15.
The Middlesex County Youth Conservation Corps - whose mission since 2006 has been to protect and preserve more than 7,000 acres of Open Space owned by the county from misuse, polluters and the forces of nature - is looking to hire students to help with the work. Conservation Corps crew members earn $8.50 per hour and will work Saturdays from March 30 through June 1. Students age 16 and over are encouraged to apply. Activities include trail building, litter clean-up, invasive species removal and wildlife habitat improvements. Applicants should be enthusiastic, self motivated and willing to work and learn as a part of a team. Also, applicants must have the capacity to walk several miles and stand for extended periods of time, the …
Al McDorman
6:08 pm on Monday, January 21, 2013
This is a great opportunity not only for teens and young adults to get work experience in today's tough economy, but also to learn about the parks Middlesex stewards with hands-on experience. For those who never had the opportunity to take part in 4H or scouting, this may be an invaluable opportunity to fill in some experience gaps and really appreciate nature first hand AND get paid for it. more ›