Fall Restoration Member (Two 300hr terms)

AmeriCorps; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 328,009 - 409,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living allowance

Education Award

Training Provided

Member Assistance Program

Job summary

AmeriCorps State/National in South Carolina seeks a Fall Restoration Member for two 300-hour terms. You will help construct trails, boardwalks and bridges, monitor water quality, and restore coastal habitats.

You will receive a living allowance and an Education Award upon completion, plus training and professional development. Start date is 09/28/2026 with program end 01/29/2027; applications are open soon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Age 18–25 years.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct trails, boardwalks and bridges; monitor freshwater and tidal water quality.
• Design and plant native rain gardens; restore salt marsh and oyster habitats.

Skills

Public Speaking

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Team Work

Environment

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Languages

English

Environmental Stewardship Work: Constructing trails, boardwalks and bridges, Freshwater and tidal saltwater quality monitoring, Installing native rain gardens, Planting native plants, trees and shrubs, Salt marsh and oyster restoration.

Benefits AmeriCorps members accepted for this position may be eligible for the following, subject to federal and state law, governing grant terms and conditions, and program stipulated requirements. Learn more about AmeriCorps member benefits here (LINK) Living allowance: Total of $8100 for 18 weeks (Two 300hr terms) Education Award: Total of $3,130.16 (Two 300hr terms) (Learn more about the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award Here (LINK) Member Assistance Program (MAP): Premium package that includes; three face-to-face or virtual counseling sessions, 24/7 toll-free telephonic access to services, unlimited in-the-moment counseling services with master’s degree level counselors, medical advocacy, financial assistance, life coaching (up to 3 sessions), work/life resources and referrals Training Provided: The ECC Program is dedicated to providing members with field-based certifications and conservation-based training during their time of service: Fall Cohort: Habitat Restoration Adopt-A-Stream Freshwater and Tidal Saltwater Monitoring Certification Charleston Waterkeeper Microplastics Monitoring Clemson Extension Master Rain Gardener Certification Track Worksite Safety CPR/First Aid Jobsite and Tool Safety Professional Development/Soft Skills Financial Literacy Workshop Resume/Cover Letter Workshop

Member Duties

• Constructing trails, boardwalks and bridges Partners: Charleston County Parks, South Carolina State Parks, SC Forestry Commission, and Francis Marion National Forest, Freshwater and tidal saltwater monitoring of four designated sites and performing water sampling, microplastic monitor. Partners are the SC Department of Environmental Services and Clemson University’s Adopt-A-Stream program and Charleston Waterkeeper. Designing native rain gardens. Partners: Clemson Cooperative Extension, Charleston Parks Conservancy and Charleston County Parks., Planting native plants & trees Partners: Clemson Cooperative Extension, Charleston Parks Conservancy, Fields to Families, and Charleston County Parks.Salt marsh and oyster restoration along the coast of South Carolina with SC Department of Natural Resources SCORE (South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement) program.

Program Benefits

• Stipend ,
• Member Assistance Program ,
• Training ,
• Living Allowance ,
• Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms

• Car recommended ,
• Permits working at another job during off hours ,
• Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas

• Environment .

Skills

• Public Speaking ,
• Leadership ,
• Conflict Resolution ,
• Team Work ,
• Environment .

Summary

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Fall Restoration Member (Two 300hr terms)

Program Start/End Date

09/28/2026 - 01/29/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 25

Program Locations

SOUTH CAROLINA

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/01/2026 To 08/10/3036

To Apply

Phone [phone]

E-mail [e-mail]

Website https://sustainabilityinstitute.formstack.com/forms/ecc_fall_2026_application

Contact

Marni Friedman

3973 Rivers Ave

North Charleston SC 29405

8435293421

[e-mail]

https://sustainabilityinstitutesc.org/programs/environmental-conservation-corps/

Listing ID

130390