Spring–Summer Silviculture AmeriCorps Crew Member

Latino Outdoors

Harrisonburg (VA)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay $600

AmeriCorps Education Award

Student loan forbearance

Counseling sessions

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Appalachian Conservation Corps is seeking a Spring & Summer Silviculture Crew Member based out of Swoope, VA. This AmeriCorps term runs from February 22, 2027, to August 17, 2027, with a weekly compensation of $600 (living stipend + benefit) and a 900-hour Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion.

Crews perform manual labor on environmental conservation and silviculture projects across Virginia, including training in chainsaws and herbicide use, often hiking to remote sites.

Qualifications

Be between ages 18 and 30 (veterans up to age 35).
Have US citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
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 and silviculture projects in all weather.
Work 10 hours per day in the field for 9 days on, followed by 5 days off.
Train to use chainsaws and herbicide for silviculture projects.
Travel from the Augusta County office to project sites; work in crews of four with two crew leaders.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Crews perform manual labor on environmental conservation and silviculture projects across Virginia, including training in chainsaws and herbicide use, often hiking to remote sites.

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