Silviculture Crew Member — Spring/Summer (AmeriCorps)

The Corps Network; Virginia; Sur place; USD 24 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Education Award

Résumé du poste

Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) is seeking a Spring & Summer Silviculture Crew Member based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The program runs from February 22, 2027 to August 17, 2027 and offers a $600 per week compensation ($500 living stipend + $100 additional benefit).

Crews perform field-based environmental conservation and silviculture work across National Forests in Virginia. Crews meet weekly at the ACC office, travel to project sites, and work 10 hours per day in remote field conditions.

Qualifications

• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (veterans may be up to 35).
• Have US citizenship or legal permanent residency status.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Agree 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.

Responsabilités

• Perform environmental conservation and silviculture work in all weather conditions.
• Train to use chainsaws and herbicide for silviculture projects.
• Crews of four members and two crew leaders provide guidance and support.

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) is seeking a Spring & Summer Silviculture Crew Member based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The program runs from February 22, 2027 to August 17, 2027 and offers a $600 per week compensation ($500 living stipend + $100 additional benefit).

Crews perform field-based environmental conservation and silviculture work across National Forests in Virginia. Crews meet weekly at the ACC office, travel to project sites, and work 10 hours per day in remote field conditions.