Conservation Leadership Track: Train, Lead & Grow

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Housing

Health Coverage

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps invites you to join the Leadership Development Program (LDP) on a recreation & restoration crew. You will gain hands-on conservation experience, targeted training, and mentorship in leadership, safety, and technical skills.

Member duties include trail construction and maintenance, fuels reduction, habitat restoration, invasive species control, fence work, and preparing for a restoration crew leader role through field education and NCC supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learn and practice trail construction and maintenance using hand tools and other equipment at designated project sites.
• Receive training in hazardous fuels reduction and habitat restoration using tools like chainsaws, handsaws, and loppers.
• Develop competencies in invasive species identification and control through manual, mechanical, and chemical methods, along with native planting and riparian restoration practices.
• Gain experience in illegal road decommissioning and fence or barrier construction/removal using hand tools.
• Cultivate a positive, professional attitude while learning to communicate effectively with crew members, leaders, NCC staff, and project sponsors.
• Work towards meeting production and quality standards as established by NCC administration, crew supervisors, and project partners.
• Engage in in-field education sessions to deepen understanding of restoration practices.

Job description

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps invites you to join the Leadership Development Program (LDP) on a recreation & restoration crew. You will gain hands-on conservation experience, targeted training, and mentorship in leadership, safety, and technical skills.

Member duties include trail construction and maintenance, fuels reduction, habitat restoration, invasive species control, fence work, and preparing for a restoration crew leader role through field education and NCC supervision.