Serve with us! VHCB AmeriCorps - Nursery Operations Assistant

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Education Award

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps & Senior Corps/Intervale Center (VHCB AmeriCorps) in Vermont is seeking a Nursery Operations Assistant to propagate native trees and shrubs and engage volunteers for statewide restoration projects.

The role supports the Intervale Conservation Nursery and focuses on protecting the environment, growing thousands of native plants, and coordinating hundreds of volunteers as part of a 11‑month, full‑time service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Agility and willingness to work with volunteers.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize volunteers at Nursery operations.
• Create workplans for interns and students to meet educational goals.
• Seed and cuttings propagation; greenhouse tasks.
• Field maintenance including weeding and irrigation.
• Assist with land stewardship and invasive species management.
• Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps trainings and events.
• Engage in professional development and networking.
• Attend staff meetings as appropriate.
• Coordinate with volunteer groups and track hours.
• Participate in Disaster Relief projects.

Job description

Nursery Operations Assistant - Intervale Center/VHCB

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, 2027This 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.

Program Start/End Date

01/12/2027- 12/10/2027

Work Schedule

Full Time

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

Burlington VT 05401

802-660-0440

[e-mail]

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

Nursery Operations Assistant - Intervale Center/VHCB