G3 Conservation Corps looking for recruits

The University of Guam (UOG) is launching a workforce development program to help prepare Guam for the emerging green economy. Through its facilitation of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative, UOG is seeking team-oriented applicants interested in sustainability for the new G3 Conservation Corps.

The program aims to recruit and train 12 members of the local community to lead volunteers in the following activities: island beautification, circular economy and recycling, invasive species removal, energy efficiency, as well as agriculture and aquaculture.

“Guam Green Growth is an engine of innovation developing tangible solutions to sustainability challenges in our island region,” said UOG President Thomas W. Krise. “Growing our skilled workforce is a solution to support the diversification of our island’s economy.”

Applicants selected to participate in the G3 Conservation Corps will work 40 hours per week for five months from June to November 2021 and receive a bi-weekly stipend of $1,300. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have reliable transportation, and be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal resident. The conservation corps program is made possible through the Recycling Revolving Fund following approval from the Guam Environmental Protection Agency Board of Directors.

The deadline to apply in the G3 Conservation Corps is May 28, 2021. Prospective applicants may access the application form at https://guamgreengrowth.org/jobs/