Eastern Divide Front Recreation Team

• Job Category Conservation , Ameri Corps
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

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Description

Title:

Front Country Recreation Team

Positions:
Lead and Regular positions available

Location:

Based out of Blacksburg , VA;
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Date s of Service :
April 13th, 2026 – March 26th 2027 ( 50 week term)

Pay:
Lead: $800/week ($600/living stipend + $200/additional benefit

Regular: $760/week ($600/living stipend + $160/additional benefit)

Status:
This is a full-time 40 hour /week , temporary Ameri Corps National Service position.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. In your application, please mention if you’re interested in the Lead position. 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, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

Position Summary:

The Recreation Program within the Eastern Divide District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest are dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and enriching outdoor experiences for the public. Our mission is to manage and maintain a range of recreation sites —including campgrounds, day‑use areas, and trail systems—while promoting environmental stewardship, public engagement, and equitable access to public lands.

The Front Country Recreation Team supports daily operations and maintenance across Forest Service‑managed campgrounds, day‑use areas, and other popular recreation areas. The position will also assist in trail maintenance and surveying of wilderness areas to ensure wilderness character is maintained.

During their term, members will gain experience in front country 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. This position is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in natural resource management, outdoor recreation, or federal land agency service.

Essential roles and responsibilities include :

• Conduct cleaning and maintenance operations of developed recreation areas.
• Make public interactions to present forest information and provide for an enjoyable recreation experience.
• Conduct trail surveys and maintenance.
• Work with volunteers and partners for accomplishment of district recreation priorities of work.

Lead position additional responsibilities:

• Serve as a team leader to assist with project communication and coordination
• Manage credit card purchases, submitting receipts monthly
• Assist with data collection and monthly accomplishment reports

General

Qualifications:

• To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an Ameri Corps Education Award. In addition, applicants must:
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Obtain a First Aid/CPR certification by their first day of service
• Physically capable of strenuous field activities (off‑trail hiking, monitoring, survey, etc.) for 10 hours in adverse conditions (high heat, high humidity, biting insects, rough terrain, inclement weather) while carrying up to 40 lbs.

Desired Skills/

Qualifications:

• Preferred recreation operations and trail experience.
• Preferred sawyer certification
• $ 7,395 Ameri Corps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of 1 7 00 hour service term(award amount…