Yr. 32 WSP Application

WSP CORPSMEMBER APPLICATION

Apply to Watershed Stewards Program Year 32
Thank you for your interest in serving as a Watershed Stewards Program (WSP) Corpsmember. In our 32nd year, we are looking for 40 WSP Corpsmembers and 4 Team Leaders to serve throughout coastal California from October 1, 2025, to August 20, 2026. Please review the two different Position Descriptions on WSP's website and review all additional materials before filling out this application.

As WSP receives application materials, qualified applicants will be contacted to set up an initial 30-minute phone interview. Contact WSP.Recruiter@ccc.ca.gov with your questions.
WSP APPLICANT INFORMATION

Program Year 32 (2025 - 2026)
Legal Name: Must be written below exactly as it is written on your government issued photo ID, including spaces between letters, dashes, apostrophes, etc.*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Preferred Name:
If different than your legal name
Pronoun Preference:
Optional
Birth Date: Be between 18 and 32 years of age (as of 10/1/2025)*
Month/Day/Year
Phone Number:*
Please be sure your phone is set up to receive voicemail!
State of Current Driver's License:*
WSP Corpsmembers must possess or be willing to obtain a California Driver’s License
Current State of Residency *
If not currently residing in the U.S., please enter your most recent state of residency
Personal Email:*

Confirmation Email
Have you ever served with another California Conservation Corps (CCC) program?*

YesNo
If yes, enter the name(s) of the CCC programs, location(s), and your duration in the program(s):
Have you ever served with another AmeriCorps program?*

YesNo
If yes, enter the name(s) of the AmeriCorps programs and your duration in the program(s):
Individuals may serve up to four AmeriCorps service terms (up to 3,400 hours) but are only eligible to receive two full-time (1,700) AmeriCorps Education Awards. Exiting early from a program may count towards your ability to receive these awards.
Highest Level of Education Completed:*
Some college science or relevant fisheries/ restoration experience is required to qualify for WSP.
Define "other degree" here:
College Major(s) and/or Minor(s):*
Add NA if not applicable.
Indicate which position(s) you would like to be considered for (check all that apply). Please read the position descriptions provided on the WSP webpage for details about these two very different positions:*

WSP Corpsmember (CM)WSP Team Leader (TL)
If interested in TL, check your preferred location(s):

Eureka, CASan Luis Obispo (SLO), CAEither Eureka or SLO
How did you hear about WSP?*

WSP AlumniWSP Placement Site MentorCurrent WSP Corpsmember or Team LeaderWSP Volunteer Event (WAVE)Online Ad
Define which online ad, if applicable:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

If you are selected to serve with WSP, staff will contact you with a provisional offer to enroll in early July. You will then need to complete the pre-enrollment paperwork before final enrollment on October 1st. Please indicate below if you meet the following eligibility requirements and know that supporting documentation for all eligibility criteria will be required during the pre-enrollment process.
In order to be eligible to serve in WSP as an AmeriCorps program, you must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident alien. Are you a US citizen or lawful permanent resident Alien?*

YesNoNo, but I do have verifiable I-9 work authorization
All provisionally enrolled Corpsmembers must complete and pass a pre-enrollment medical exam and drug test at WSP’s Orientation. Are you willing to complete these screenings?*

YesNo
Driving Record:

WSP Corpsmembers must have a clean driving record (no more than two points according to California’s NOTs point system) in order to drive Placement Site vehicles. Moving violations result in points. Having more than two points on your driving record may impact your ability to enroll. WSP will confirm all Corpsmembers’ driving records with the California DMV during the enrollment process.
Please choose one of the following options that best defines your CA driving record:*

Good (0-1 points on record)Fair (1-2 points on record)Poor (2+ points on record)N/A - I do not have a CA DL driving record
CA Driver's License Status:*

I will have had my CA Driver's license for at least four months by October 2025.I have a valid driver’s license in a state other than California, but I am willing to procure a CA license by October 2025.I currently do not have a valid driver's license in any state, but I am willing to procure one by June 2025. Note: reimbursement for procuring a California Driver’s License is not provided by WSP.
Are you willing to commit to a full term of service from October 1, 2025, to July 30, 2026?*

YesNo
If you are offered a position with WSP, are you willing to relocate to the Placement Site’s community? Note: WSP does not provide reimbursement for relocation expenses and most Placement Sites do not provide housing - see Placement Site Summaries for details.*

YesNo
WSP Corpsmembers are required to serve an average of 40+ hours a week (full-time). Are you willing to commit to this requirement?*

YesNo
WSP Corpsmembers receive a monthly stipend of $2,904 and Team Leaders receive $2,967. Are you willing to make this budget work for your lifestyle during your term of service?*

YesNo
WSP Corpsmembers are required to participate in two WSP sponsored trainings, at lease one National Service Day, and the end-of-term Recognition Ceremony. Once enrolled, travel costs for these events will be covered by WSP. Do you understand these requirements?*

YesNo
Corpsmembers are required to wear a complete WSP uniform and may show no facial piercings while claiming hours. Are you willing to abide by this policy?*

YesNo
Placement Site Preferences & Corpsmember Placement

Your answers to the following questions will inform WSP staff when matching you to a Placement Site. Please read the Placement Site Summaries (on the WSP webpage) to learn more about the type of work each site conducts. There is no guarantee your application packet will be sent to all of the sites you list as preferences. WSP works to match applicants with sites based on both the site’s needs and the Corpsmember’s interests.
Click to verify you have reviewed the various Placement Site Summaries found on WSP's website or at www.ccc.ca.gov/training/wsp/placement-sites/ before ranking the sites.

I verify I have reviewed the Placement Site Summaries for the sites I rank below.

List the top four WSP Placement Sites you are interested in serving with, in order of preference.*

	Placement Site Name
First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Fourth Choice

Placement Site Flexibility: Indicate your level of flexibility to show how willing you are to be considered for sites outside of your top four site rankings: (1 = Not Flexible - 5 = Very Flexible)*

1

2

3

4

5

1 is Not Flexible, 5 is Very Flexible
Field or Office Preference: On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your desire to serve in the field vs. serving in the office. (1 = All Field - 5 = All Office)*

1

2

3

4

5

1 is All Field, 5 is All Office
Traveling and Driving: Some of WSP’s Placement Sites require long drives (2+ hours round trip) to project sites. Are you willing to be considered for a site that requires extensive driving? *Your Placement Site will either provide a vehicle or reimbursement ($ .70/mile) for required driving and Team Leader positions require lots of travel in state vehicles.*

YesNo
Overnight Trips: A few of WSP’s Placement Sites require Corpsmembers to camp for extended periods of time (3-5 days, several times per year) while conducting fieldwork. Are you comfortable serving at a site that requires extended overnight camping trips?*

YesNo
RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Please rate your SKILLS and then INTERESTS in each area below. WSP will use this information to align your interests and skills with the activities Placement Sites offer. NOTE: One star indicates low ranking in skills/ interest and five stars indicates highly skilled/ interested.
Current Skill Level - Teaching students in a classroom setting.*
Current Interest Level - Teaching students in a classroom setting.*
Current Skill Level - Leading others on fieldtrips or outdoor learning experiences.*
Current Interest Level - Leading others on fieldtrips or outdoor learning experiences.*
Current Skill Level - Conducting community outreach/ public speaking (leading informational presentations, facilitating workshops, tabling at events, etc.)*
Current Interest Level - Conducting community outreach/ public speaking (leading informational presentations, facilitating workshops, tabling at events, etc.)*
Current Skill Level - Fisheries work (spawner surveys, trapping, e-fishing, habitat surveys, weir operation, snorkel surveys, PIT tag antennae operations, seining, etc.)*
Current Interest Level - Fisheries work (spawner surveys, trapping, e-fishing, habitat surveys, weir operation, snorkel surveys, PIT tag antennae operations, seining, etc.)*
Current Skill Level - Developing water conservation projects (installing bio-swales, rainwater gardens, sheet mulching, etc.)*
Current Interest Level - Developing water conservation projects (installing bio-swales, rainwater gardens, sheet mulching, etc.)*
Current Skill Level - Planning restoration projects (writing and reviewing proposals, attending meetings, assessing sites)*
Current Interest Level - Planning restoration projects (writing and reviewing proposals, attending meetings, assessing sites)*
Current Skill Level - Monitoring stream flow and water quality (sediment monitoring, stormwater monitoring, water quality testing, maintaining monitoring equipment, lab assessments, etc.)*
Current Interest Level - Monitoring stream flow and water quality (sediment monitoring, stormwater monitoring, water quality testing, maintaining monitoring equipment, lab assessments, etc.)*
Current Skill Level - Implementing upslope and riparian restoration projects (planting native plants, pulling invasive species, installing erosion control materials, etc.)*
Current Interest Level - Implementing upslope and riparian restoration projects (planting native plants, pulling invasive species, installing erosion control materials, etc.)*
Current Skill Level - Recruiting and managing volunteers (developing a WAVE, designing outreach materials, overseeing project quality, facilitating safety and procedure meetings with the public)*
Current Interest Level - Recruiting and managing volunteers (developing a WAVE, designing outreach materials, overseeing project quality, facilitating safety and procedure meetings with the public)*
Current Skill Level - Using high level computer software such as GIS, Python or R*
Current Interest Level - Using high level computer software such as GIS, Python or R*
Current Skill Level - Analyzing data and writing technical reports*
Current Interest Level - Analyzing data and writing technical reports*
Current Skill Level - Developing and co-facilitating events and trainings*
Current Interest Level - Developing and co-facilitating events and trainings*
Current Skill Level - Serving in a leadership role amongst peers (providing support, leading group discussions, defining systems for effective communication)*
Current Interest Level - Serving in a leadership role amongst peers (providing support, leading group discussions, defining systems for effective communication)*
Current Skill Level - Digital media management (developing outreach materials such as videos, newsletters, social media management, graphics)*
Current Interest Level - Digital media management (developing outreach materials such as videos, newsletters, social media management, graphics)*
Current Skill Level - Professional writing and literature review, editing, and providing feedback to others*
Current Interest Level - Professional writing and literature review, editing, and providing feedback to others*
Upload Resume - no more than two pages. Rename file as follows before uploading to this page Last Name, First Name - Resume*

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Upload Cover Letter. Rename file as follows before uploading to this page Last Name, First Name - Cover Letter*

Avoid repeating points already made in your resume, include why you are the right candidate for the sites you are interested in serving with.
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Verify you have watched the informational video found on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zSdkdmM59wQ
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Letter of Recommendation

Email two LORs to WSP.Recruiter@ccc.ca.gov by June 30th – LORs may be submitted on your behalf or by applicant.
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WSP CORPSMEMBER APPLICATION

WSP APPLICANT INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Driving Record:

Placement Site Preferences & Corpsmember Placement

RELEVANT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Letter of Recommendation