Spring/Summer Silviculture Field Crew – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy; Mount Crawford (VA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Conservation Legacy seeks an AmeriCorps Spring/Summer Silviculture Crew Member based out of Swoope, VA. Crews meet at the Appalachian Conservation Corps office in Augusta County, travel to sites, and stay in the field for extended periods, often working 9 days on and 5 days off across George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia.

Crews perform hand-on conservation tasks for 10 hours daily, with training in chainsaws and herbicide.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Perform manual labor on environmental conservation and silviculture projects in all weather conditions for 10 hours daily.
• Travel with the crew to project sites and stay in the field for extended periods.
• Work in teams of four crew members and two crew leaders, with mentorship and training.
• Assist with hikes to remote sites and use basic tools as needed.

Conocimientos

Outdoor work

Independent locations

Background check

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Conservation Legacy seeks an AmeriCorps Spring/Summer Silviculture Crew Member based out of Swoope, VA. Crews meet at the Appalachian Conservation Corps office in Augusta County, travel to sites, and stay in the field for extended periods, often working 9 days on and 5 days off across George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia.

Crews perform hand-on conservation tasks for 10 hours daily, with training in chainsaws and herbicide.