AmeriCorps Trail Steward: Build Trails, Lead Volunteers

AmeriCorps; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education award

Living Allowance

Training

Childcare assistance

Job summary

VHCB AmeriCorps is seeking a TAM Trails Steward to maintain and expand the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) and connect it to regional networks in Vermont. You will repair tread, install signage, lead volunteers, and develop outreach materials to tell MALT’s story to the public.

The role offers full-time AmeriCorps service with living allowance and education award, plus health coverage and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to coordinate volunteer groups and lead trail workdays.
• Comfort with field notes, GPS, and photo records for trail monitoring.
• Willingness to participate in trainings and program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform trail maintenance and stewardship on TAM and related networks (clear brush, repair tread, improve signage).
• Conduct trail condition monitoring and documentation using field notes, GPS, and photos.
• Assist with trail planning and connectivity efforts.
• Support volunteer recruitment, coordination, and supervision for workdays and stewardship events.
• Assist with public outreach related to trails through newsletters, trail updates, event promotions.
• Support trail-related events and community engagement activities.
• Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps trainings, service days, events, and program initiatives.
• Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.

Skills

Community Organization

General Skills

Environment

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

VHCB AmeriCorps is seeking a TAM Trails Steward to maintain and expand the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) and connect it to regional networks in Vermont. You will repair tread, install signage, lead volunteers, and develop outreach materials to tell MALT’s story to the public.

The role offers full-time AmeriCorps service with living allowance and education award, plus health coverage and training opportunities.