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Mayor's Conservation Corps (MCC)
MCC is the largest green jobs training program for youth in the nation. Part of the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program, MCC engages District youth from the ages of 14-21 in developing the skills and attitudes needed to successfully compete in today's green job labor market. We provide young people with career exposure and academic enrichment opportunities to allow them to consistently develop the skills and talents necessary to succeed in the workplace. |
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Supervisor Hiring
Seeking a rewarding opportunity! Consider joining the District Department of the Environment in canvassing the District to rebuild neighborhoods, clean and create green communities while engaging and mentoring young people from around the District to become the next generation of conservationists, community leaders and land stewards. If you are interested in making a difference in the DC community, then the Mayor's Conservation Corps (MCC) is the place for you! In 2009, the MCC supervisors and team leaders led groups of youth throughout the city removing trash, graffiti, and invasive plants, through hard work, dedication, positive energy and a lot of fun our staff and program youth transformed many areas of the District into greener, cleaner and safer areas for all residents and visitors to the District to enjoy. Below is a quick glimpse of some of the projects accomplished in 2009:
- Collected over 10,000 pounds of trash at DC General and the surrounding area
- Created community gardens at Hine Elementary School
- Removed graffiti abatement from Merritt Business Center
- Installed storm drain markers throughout the District
The MCC program is an excellent way for those interested in the environment and conservation fields to gain valuable field level work and leadership experience while making a difference in young people's lives. If you are interested in having a summer experience that will change your life - join us this summer and apply today.
For more information please read the job descriptions and pay levels*. We are currently hiring for several positions - Team Leaders, Site Managers, Ward Managers, Payroll Specialist, and a Volunteer Coordinator.
Mayor Conservation Corps 2010
We are in the planning stages of building yet another wonderful program for 2010. Check back to this site in early 2010 for information regarding dates, youth enrollment and work projects.
- MCC 2010 will take place from the end of June -August 2010.
- MCC is a project of the District Department of the Environment (DDOE).
- Will employ 4000 District youth through the Summer Youth Employment Program.
- Youth will be engaged in projects such as general trash pick-up, graffiti removal, invasive plant removal, and the beatification of senior citizens' home fronts.
- MCC will also hire up to 384 Team Leaders, 16 Ward Managers and 64 Site Supervisors 8 Payroll Specialist and one Volunteer Coordinator.
- Youth will receive classroom and field-based training, as well as environmental education.
- Projects will be provided through collaboration among DDOE, other District agencies, non-profit community groups and private enterprise.
Funding Opportunity
MCC is looking for grant partners for the 2010 program! Specifically, we are looking for partner organizations to train our team of supervisors in environmental education, youth development, conflict resolution, etc. The District Department of Environment (DDOE) Office of Policy and Sustainability has available District of Columbia (District) funds (pending availability) to partner with District non-profit, educational, and governmental organizations to train the staff of the Mayor's Conservation Corps (MCC) 2010 summer program. Please use the links below to access: Notice of Funding Availability, Green Summer Request for Applications (RFA) and the Competitive Grant Program Guidance.
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Examples of MCC's Projects
- General trash pick-up
- Clean-up of the District parks in all wards
- Graffiti removal across the District communities
- Invasive plant removal
- The Beatification of senior citizens' home fronts
- Community outreach and surveys
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For More Information District Department of the Environment 51 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 535-2600 · green.summer@dc.gov
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