Seasonal Conservation Crew — Field Restoration & Habitat

Appalachian Conservation Corps; Virginia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Award

Living stipend

Job summary

Appalachian Conservation Corps seeks Spring & Summer Conservation Crew Members to join a 6-month AmeriCorps term based out of Harrisonburg, VA. Crews travel to project sites across Virginia's forests, performing hands-on habitat restoration, trail work, and invasive species removal in all weather.

Crews work 10 hours daily, 9 days on, 5 days off, with a weekly compensation of $600 ($500 living stipend + $100 extra).

Qualifications

• Must be 18–30 years old and US citizen or permanent resident.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Agree to background check and eligibility verification.
• Comfortable working independently in remote locations and adverse weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor on environmental conservation projects in all weather, ~10 hours/day.
• Work in 9 days on, 5 days off rotation across multiple sites.
• Assist with visitor access improvements, trail work, habitat restoration, invasive species removal.
• Operate tools and equipment as trained, including chainsaws when required.

Skills

Age 18–30

US citizenship

High school diploma

Background check

Independent in remote locations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Appalachian Conservation Corps seeks Spring & Summer Conservation Crew Members to join a 6-month AmeriCorps term based out of Harrisonburg, VA. Crews travel to project sites across Virginia's forests, performing hands-on habitat restoration, trail work, and invasive species removal in all weather.

Crews work 10 hours daily, 9 days on, 5 days off, with a weekly compensation of $600 ($500 living stipend + $100 extra).