Front Recreation Teams George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Jobs At Corps / Front Country Recreation Teams for the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Address:
9386 S. Congress St.
New Market, Virginia
22844

Actively Recruiting
:
Yes
Position title
:
Front Country Recreation Teams for the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Final date to receive applications
:
Type of Position
:
Intern / Individual Placement
Town, City, Park, etc
:
Blacksburg, VA or Natural Bridge, VA ;
Harrisonburg, VA ;
Hot Springs, VA;
Norton, VA;
Lyndhurst, VA
State / Territory
:
Virginia
Benefits
:
Dental Insurance, Education Award, Health Insurance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Student Loan Forbearance, Vision Insurance
Project/Program Focus
:
Disaster Prep/Response

The Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) is a corps program based in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The ACC moves forward from the tradition of the Civilian Conservation Corps to engage young people in conservation service projects. The ACC is a Conservation Legacy program.

The ACC strives to cultivate a new generation of local land stewards. We partner with land managers to accomplish impactful and lasting conservation service projects. We work to build and support sustainable public access, historical interpretation and ecological health. The ACC runs as a fee-for-service crew and we are willing to collaborate with land managers to find project funding.

Title: Front Country Recreation Teams for the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Location: Multiple positions available in the following locations -

Blacksburg, VA or Natural Bridge, VA

Harrisonburg, VA

Hot Springs, VA

Norton, VA

Start Dates: Marchor April
2026for
50-weekterms

Pay: Lead member: $800/week ($600/living stipend + $200/additional benefit
Regular member: $760/week ($600/living stipend + $160/additional benefit)

Status: This is afull-time
40 hour/week, temporary

Ameri

Corps National Service position.

Pleasesubmita resume and cover letter with your application. Individual applications for each location can be found at this link-(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We are accepting applications until

February 28th.

Our Individual Placement program works to connect young peopleto conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia,Maryland, DC,Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.

As an Ameri Corps program, participants commit to a term of service at their placement site in order to gain hands‑on experience and a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals.

ACC welcomes national applicants, butalso emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

Position Summary:

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forestsarededicated to providing safe, sustainable, and enriching outdoor experiences for the public.

Our mission is to manage andmaintaina diverse range of recreation sites—including campgrounds, day‑use areas, and trail systems—while promoting environmental stewardship, public engagement, andequitableaccess to public lands.

The Front Country Recreation Teamswillsupportdaily operations and maintenance across Forest Service‑managed campgrounds, day‑use areas, and other popular recreation areas.

This position is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in natural resource management, outdoor recreation, or federal land agency service.

ACC in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service are hiring multiple Ameri Corps teams to support recreation areas across Virginia.

During their term, members will gain experience infrontcountry developed recreation operations.

There will be optional training opportunities, which may include chainsaw certification (e.g., S-212) and other field‑based skill development depending on interest and availability.

Essential roles and responsibilities include :

• Collaborating with Forest Service staff and campground hosts to ensure compliance with agency standards and public expectations.
• Performing routine…