Spring AmeriCorps Conservation Crew Member

Conservation Legacy; Mount Crawford (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Education Award

Student loan forbearance

Counseling support

Professional development

Job summary

Conservation Legacy's Appalachian Conservation Corps seeks a Spring Conservation Crew Member to support conservation work across the Appalachian region. The AmeriCorps position runs Feb 22 to May 11, 2027, based out of Swoope, VA, with a $600 weekly compensation including a living stipend.

Crews perform hands-on environmental projects, receive mentorship, and benefit from AmeriCorps education awards and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (exception for veterans up to age 35).
• Have U.S. 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

• Meet at the Appalachian Conservation Corps office on Monday mornings and travel to project sites.
• Perform manual labor on conservation projects in all weather conditions for 10 hours daily.
• Work in crews of four with two crew leaders providing mentorship and training.

Skills

Independent work

Outdoor adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Conservation Legacy's Appalachian Conservation Corps seeks a Spring Conservation Crew Member to support conservation work across the Appalachian region. The AmeriCorps position runs Feb 22 to May 11, 2027, based out of Swoope, VA, with a $600 weekly compensation including a living stipend.

Crews perform hands-on environmental projects, receive mentorship, and benefit from AmeriCorps education awards and career development opportunities.