Spring Conservation Crew Member: Hands-on Field Work in Appalachia

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

Job summary

Conservation Legacy invites individuals to join the Appalachian Conservation Corps as a Spring Conservation Crew Member, based out of Virginia. Crews live in the field and perform hands-on conservation tasks across Appalachia, including trail work, habitat restoration, and visitor access improvements.

Participants work 9 days in the field followed by 5 days off, earning $600 per week ($500 living stipend + $100 benefit) with AmeriCorps education award upon 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual labor on environmental conservation projects in all weather conditions.
• Travel to project sites and stay in the field for extended periods.
• Work with four crew members and two crew leaders to support projects.
• Assist with planning and execution of conservation tasks.

Skills

Independence in remote work

Adaptability

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Conservation Legacy invites individuals to join the Appalachian Conservation Corps as a Spring Conservation Crew Member, based out of Virginia. Crews live in the field and perform hands-on conservation tasks across Appalachia, including trail work, habitat restoration, and visitor access improvements.

Participants work 9 days in the field followed by 5 days off, earning $600 per week ($500 living stipend + $100 benefit) with AmeriCorps education award upon completion.