Senior Crew Leader Wisconsin Conservation Corps

Position Service Site

Wis Corps is based in La Crosse, Wisconsin; project sites throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, with a focus on National Park Service managed areas during the Summer Session

The Senior Crew Leader position will feature two Ameri Corps service terms in 2026:

• Summer Session:
  April 7th – August 19th, 2026 (20 weeks) – 1200-Hour Service Term
• Mid-Season Break:
  August 20th – September 7th (2 weeks – unpaid)
• Fall Session:
  September 8th – November 14th, 2026 (10 weeks) – 900-Hour Service Term

• Biweekly living stipend paid throughout the season – $675 per week for 30 weeks, $20,250 total
• Education Award earned upon successful completion of service – Approximately $8,800

Accommodations are provided in single-occupancy tents at campsites, dormitory-style indoor settings, and through periodic summer camps or rental houses.

Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a background check, and be fully available throughout the season. Requires two years of experience شخصیت with a conservation corps, including at least one season as a crew leader. See below for more information.

Our Ameri Corps Senior Crew Leader will serve as a mentor, educator, and technical resource within Wis Corps’ Crew Program and the Ameri Corps Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP). This position is designed for experienced conservation corps leaders who are prepared to assume greater responsibility, mentor emerging leaders, and support high-priority conservation partnerships. The Senior Crew Leader will play a critical role in building leadership capacity within Wis Corps while making a positive impact through hands‑on conservation projects across the Upper Midwest.

The Senior Crew Leader position consists of two phases: a summer NPS Crew Leader Phase and a fall Roving Support Leader phase.

During the 20‑week summer session commitment, the Senior Crew Leader will engage in orientation, training, and personal development alongside other leaders. They will also receive project‑specific overviews, training, and may participate in pre‑project visits. The onboarding and training process for the Senior Leader is expected to take 1.5 months. During this phase, the Senior Crew Leader will report directly to Wis Corp’s Operations and Training Manager.

Following the pre‑summer session training, the Senior Crew Leader will work with four Developing Leaders while traveling as a crew. The crew will spend approximately 12 weeks serving on restoration projects for the National Park Service across the Upper Midwest, under the direction of the NPS Great Lakes Invasive Plant Management Team (Regional NPS Unit). Projects typically follow a hitch‑style schedule, with non‑project days spent together as a crew at pre‑selected housing accommodations.

During this phase, the four Developing Leaders enhance their field skills, increase their leadership capacity, and build confidence while receiving mentorship, guidance, and support from the Senior Leader and Wis Corps staff.

After a two‑and‑a‑half‑week summer break, the Senior Crew Leader will transition into a floating‑style Crew Leader during the fall session. During this phase, the Senior Crew Leader will check in on successful Developing Leaders who have transitioned to Crew Leaders and may also support crews that would benefit from additional technical skills. The Senior Crew Leader will complete high‑priority trails and restoration projects across Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest, working with a diverse range of partners.

This phase will involve independent travel, usually occurring during crew transitions. It will include a personally assigned Wis Corps budget and vehicle.

The Senior Crew Leader will ensure safety, foster team dynamics, and support the growth of Crew Members and Leaders. They also engage with Wis Corps staff, operate vehicles, and oversee logistics. This position offers valuable leadership and conservation experience and enables lasting impact on public lands through Ameri Corps service.

Wis Corps crews serve together…