Spring & Summer Silviculture Crew Member (AmeriCorps)

Appalachian Conservation Corps; Virginia; On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Conservation Corps in Virginia seeks a Spring & Summer Silviculture Crew Member to join an AmeriCorps conservation program. Crews operate from Augusta County, traveling to project sites and remaining in the field for extended cycles across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

Crew members perform outdoor labor, learn to use chainsaws and herbicides, and work in teams to complete silviculture projects.

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.
• 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

• Perform manual labor on environmental conservation and silviculture projects in all types of weather conditions for 10 hours each day.
• These projects include invasive species removal, herbicide application, timber stand improvements, and related tasks.
• Crew members will be trained to use chainsaws and herbicides to complete silviculture projects.
• Crews consist of four crew members and two crew leaders who provide project expertise, mentorship, training, and support.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Appalachian Conservation Corps in Virginia seeks a Spring & Summer Silviculture Crew Member to join an AmeriCorps conservation program. Crews operate from Augusta County, traveling to project sites and remaining in the field for extended cycles across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

Crew members perform outdoor labor, learn to use chainsaws and herbicides, and work in teams to complete silviculture projects.