Summer Conservation Assistant: Field & Riparian Restoration

Orleans County NRCD; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 8,000 - 8,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$8,074 living allowance (pre‑tax)

Free housing

$1,923 education award (pre‑tax) upon completion

Real-world impact experience

Job summary

Orleans County NRCD seeks a Quarter-Time Conservation Assistant for a summer service opportunity focused on soil health and community-based conservation work. The position offers 460 hours from June 1 to August 28, 2026, and involves agricultural soil sampling, tree planting, and utilizing ArcGIS tools for data collection. This in-person role combines fieldwork and office tasks with benefits including a living allowance, free housing, and an education award upon completion. Applicants should meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Must meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements.
• Available to serve 40 hours per week during the term.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with agricultural soil sampling.
• Participate in tree planting and maintenance.
• Conduct field data collection using ArcGIS tools.
• Support restoration projects.

Skills

Soil sampling

Riparian restoration

Field data collection

ArcGIS tools

Drone operation

Job description

Orleans County NRCD seeks a Quarter-Time Conservation Assistant for a summer service opportunity focused on soil health and community-based conservation work. The position offers 460 hours from June 1 to August 28, 2026, and involves agricultural soil sampling, tree planting, and utilizing ArcGIS tools for data collection. This in-person role combines fieldwork and office tasks with benefits including a living allowance, free housing, and an education award upon completion. Applicants should meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements.