Seasonal Trail & Habitat Crew Member (AmeriCorps)

Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$600 per week ($500 living stipend + $

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award on 9

Job summary

Appalachian Conservation Corps, a program of Conservation Legacy, seeks crews for field-based conservation work in Virginia. Crews meet in Harrisonburg, travel to project sites for 9 days in the field, then 5 days off, over six months.

Work includes manual labor, visitor access improvements, trail construction/maintenance, habitat restoration, and invasive species removal in all weather. Start: Feb 22, 2027; End: Aug 17, 2027; weekly stipend and Segal Education Award on successful completion.

Qualifications

• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (exception for veterans up to age 35).
• Have US citizenship or legal permanent residency status.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Be comfortable working independently in remote locations and adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work in crews on environmental conservation projects across multiple sites.
• Travel from Harrisonburg to project sites and stay in the field for 9 days at a time, then 5 days off.
• Perform manual labor 10 hours per day in all types of weather.
• Safely use chainsaws and assist with habitat restoration, trail work, and restoration tasks.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Appalachian Conservation Corps, a program of Conservation Legacy, seeks crews for field-based conservation work in Virginia. Crews meet in Harrisonburg, travel to project sites for 9 days in the field, then 5 days off, over six months.

Work includes manual labor, visitor access improvements, trail construction/maintenance, habitat restoration, and invasive species removal in all weather. Start: Feb 22, 2027; End: Aug 17, 2027; weekly stipend and Segal Education Award on successful completion.