VHCB AmeriCorps Conservation Assistant (Summer 2026)

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 Natural Resources Conservation District
Quarter-Time | 460 Hours | June 1 – August 28

The Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District (NRCD) is seeking a Quarter-Time Conservation Assistant through the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) AmeriCorps program. This is a hands-on summer service opportunity focused on soil health, riparian restoration, and community-based conservation work across Orleans County.

Term of Service: June 1 – August 28, 2026
Minimum Hours: 460 hours
Schedule: Weekdays, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (occasional weekend service as needed)
Location: In-person (field and office-based) throughout Orleans County

Application Deadline:April 6

This summer service position (minimum 460 hours) offers hands‑on experience in soil sampling, riparian restoration, watershed monitoring, and conservation fieldwork across Orleans County. The member will assist with agricultural soil sampling, tree planting and maintenance, field data collection using ArcGIS tools, drone flight observation, and restoration project support.

This is an in-person role combining field and office work, with weekday service and occasional weekend needs.

Benefits include:

• $8,074 living allowance (pre‑tax)
• Free Housing
• $1,923 education award (pre‑tax) upon completion
• Making a real‑world impact in Orleans County! With skill building experience working along with local conservation professionals.

Applicants must meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements and be available to serve 40 hours per week during the term.