Land Management & Restoration Coord- VT Land Trust(Ri)/VHCB

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Richmond (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education award upon completion

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

Vermont Land Trust is seeking a dedicated AmeriCorps member to support invasive species management, site monitoring, and restoration on fee-owned and conserved lands. This full-time position partners with VHCB AmeriCorps to advance land management and conservation goals in Vermont.

The role begins January 12 and ends December 10, 2027, requiring 1720 hours over 47 weeks. A living allowance of $31,000 and an education award upon completion are provided, along with health insurance and training

Qualifications

• Invasive species management experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or teams.
• Experience with riparian restoration projects or related fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and develop management plans for removal of invasive plants.
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers for field activities.
• Tend, maintain, and monitor riparian buffer projects and restoration sites.
• Record data on project performance and outcomes.
• Participate in CISMA activities and support statewide restoration efforts.

Skills

Invasive species management

Volunteer coordination

Data collection

Riparian restoration

Job description

Help Vermont Land Trust continue building baseline information across properties, assist in building improved systems for monitoring and programming on VLT fee-owned and conserved lands, and coordinate, implement, track, monitor and care for introduced species control and riparian restoration projects. Vermont Land Trust’s mission is to conserve and foster connections to the farms, forests, and community spaces that define us. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps. The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. Position begins January 12 and ends December 10, 2027. This position is Full Time: Requires 1720 hours of service for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax). Member will receive an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities. https://vhcb.org/vhcb-americorps/service-opportunities/

Member Duties :

• Invasive species management including conducting surveys and developing management plans for removal of invasive plants
• Participation in Cooperative Invasive Species Management Associations (CISMA)
• Assist in advancement of CISMAs across Vermont
• Riparian buffer planting
• Flag riparian buffer areas to aid project planning
• Tend, maintain, monitor riparian buffer projects
• Restoration projects including steam and wetland restoration
• Record data on project performance
• Coordinate and supervise volunteers
• Monitor conserved lands
• Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Events & Program Initiatives.

Program Benefits :

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Training

Terms

• Car recommended
• Permits attendance at school during off hours
• Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Children/Youth
• Education
• Environment

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Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Land Management & Restoration Coord- VT Land Trust(Ri)/VHCB

Program Start/End Date

01/12/2027 - 12/10/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

From 09/14/2026 To 12/11/2026

Contact

Allaire Diamond

226 Bridge St

Richmond VT 05477

8028283249

[e-mail]

https://vhcb.org/vhcb-americorps/service-opportunities/