PMSC AmeriCorps Member - WPC Land Stewardship/Bear Run at Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Mill[...]

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy; Mill Run (PA); On-site; USD 38,672 - 48,232; Full time

Job summary

An environmental stewardship organization is seeking a PMSC AmeriCorps Member to enhance ecological health and maintain trails at the Bear Run Nature Reserve in Mill Run, PA. This role involves outdoor work like invasive plant removal and boundary maintenance, requiring some college education in natural resource management or equivalent experience. The member must commit to service from May to August 2025 and will receive a biweekly stipend along with an education award upon completion.

Qualifications

• Some college with coursework in related field or extensive practical experience.
• Some outdoor work experience required, preferably with trail work.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hiking trails and backcountry campsites.
• Conduct invasive plant removal and boundary maintenance.
• Assist with conservation easement monitoring.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Ability to work independently

Experience with power equipment

Using GPS and GIS applications

Education

Some college in natural resource management

Job description

PMSC AmeriCorps Member - WPC Land Stewardship/Bear Run job at Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. Mill Run, PA.

The PMSC AmeriCorps member will serve with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Land Stewardship program to support projects that enhance ecological health, restore natural communities, and provide recreational opportunities at the 5,100-acre Bear Run Nature Reserve and other Conservancy preserves.

Job Duties

The member will be responsible for maintenance of hiking trails and backcountry campsites, invasive plant removal, boundary maintenance, and other land management activities, and will assist with conservation easement monitoring and volunteer workdays.

Requirements

• Academic requirement – Some college with related coursework in natural resource management or a related field. Extensive practical experience may substitute for academic coursework.
• Experience requirement – Some outdoor work experience required. Trail work and experience with power equipment (chainsaw and weedwhacker) is preferred. Must be able to work independently and in a group setting. Experience using GPS and GIS applications is preferred but not required.
• Additional comments –Given the rural location of the work sites, the member will be required to have a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to spend extended periods of time in excessive heat and potentially inclement weather and stamina to work long hours hiking through rough, steep terrain

Preferred Qualifications

Trail work and experience with power equipment (chainsaw and weedwhacker) is preferred.

Location

This position's primary location(s): Bear Run Nature Reserve (Mill Run, PA)

Position Duration

May 23, 2025 – August 2, 2025 (average 30 hours/week; 300 hours total); the member must attend occasional Americorps meetings and events.

Pay

AmeriCorps living stipend of $955-biweekly. An education award of $1,565.08 is earned after a successful term of service. Applicants must be willing to commit to the entire service period.

Application Process

Please send a letter, resume and salary requirements to [e-mail] and list PMSC-Bear Run Land Stewardship in the subject line.

To learn more about the Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps (PMSC) visit https://www.pmsc.org/.

Application Deadline

March 3, 2025