Nursery Operations Assistant - Intervale Center/VHCB

AmeriCorps; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education award

Living allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking a Nursery Operations Assistant to support the Intervale Center/VHCB program in Vermont. You will help propagate native trees and shrubs, engage volunteers, and support statewide restoration efforts that protect watersheds.

The role emphasizes coordinating volunteers, leading groups, and contributing to habitat stewardship while participating in AmeriCorps trainings and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Lead and organize individuals and groups of volunteers.
• Develop workplans for interns and students to meet educational goals.
• Experience with nursery or environmental projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Seed and cutting collection; plant propagation and greenhouse tasks.
• Field maintenance including weeding, irrigation, transplanting and harvesting native trees.
• Support land stewardship and invasive species removal when needed.
• Participate in trainings, events, and program initiatives.
• Coordinate with volunteer groups to ensure smooth experiences and track hours.

Skills

Volunteer management

Team work

Environmental awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Serving as the Nursery Operations Assistant, you’ll help propagate and grow tens of thousands of native trees and shrubs for conservation projects statewide and engage volunteers to help grow the conservation movement. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB 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. The Intervale Center’s mission is to strengthen community food systems that sustain farms, land, and people. The Nursery Operations Assistant will directly support the Intervale Conservation Nursery’s program to protect and steward the natural environment as the foundation of our food system. Their service will increase the number of native trees and shrubs grown and planted for statewide restoration projects to improve ecosystem health for Vermont’s vital watersheds. The Nursery Operations Assistant will also engage hundreds of volunteers.

Position begins January 12, 2027 and ends December 10, 2027. This position is Full Time: Requires 1720 hours of service for an average of 40 hours per week for 11 months. Member will receive a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax), and 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.

Member Duties

• Lead and organize individuals and groups of volunteers
• Create workplans for interns and university-level students to engage in Nursery operations and meet educational goals
• Seed and cutting collection; plant propagation and green house service tasks
• Field maintenance including weeding, irrigation, transplant and harvest of native trees
• Land stewardship responsibilities including invasive species removal and beautification of the Intervale Center.
• Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives.
• Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.
• Attending Intervale Center staff meetings as appropriate
• Coordinating with volunteer groups to facilitate smooth volunteer experience; tracking volunteer hours
• Participate in Disaster Relief Services and projects

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

• Environment

Skills

• General Skills
• Environment
• Team Work

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Nursery Operations Assistant - Intervale Center/VHCB

Program Start/End Date

01/12/2027 - 12/10/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

VERMONT

Accepting Applications

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

Contact

Christine Cramer

180 Intervale Rd

Burlington VT 05401

802-660-0440

[e-mail]

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