Summer Conservation Crew Member

• Location 147 Dinkel Avenue,Mount Crawford, VA, 22841,United States
• Job Category Conservation Crew, Ameri Corps
• Industry Conservation, Environment, Outdoors
• Employee Type Ameri Corps

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Spring-Summer Conservation Crew Member

Based out of Harrisonburg, VA

$600 per week ($500 living stipend + $100 additional benefit)

Start Date:

February 23 rd
End Date:
August 18 th
Ameri Corps Education Award: $3,697.50 upon successful completion of service term

Appalachian Conservation Corps works to connect young people to critical conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania. As an Ameri Corps program, we partner with public land managers to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development.

Appalachian Conservation Corps is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations envisioning a world with healthy lands, air, and water, thriving people, and resilient communities. We aim to engage future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our public lands through community-based service. We welcome national applicants but also emphasize the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

Crew members will meet at the Appalachian Conservation Corps office in Harrisonburg or Augusta County on Monday mornings, travel in a crew vehicle to their project site, and remain in the field for 9 days at a time, followed by 5 days off. Over the course of six months, projects will take place across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia to aid the USFS in restoration and recovery projects needed after Hurricane Helene.

During their time in the field, crews perform heavy manual labor on environmental conservation projects in all types of weather conditions for 10 hours each day. These hands‑on projects include visitor access and recreation area improvements, trail construction and maintenance, habitat restoration, vegetation management, and much more. Most projects require hiking out to remote sites for the day with tools, equipment, and day pack.

Crews consist of four crew members and two crew leaders who provide project expertise, mentorship, training, and support for the success of all participants. While prior experience with the outdoors or outdoor work can be helpful, it is not a necessity for this position. We ask that crew members embrace learning opportunities, face challenges, and build community with their crew.

Appalachian Conservation Corps is an independent, non‑residential program. Crews are responsible for their own housing, food, and transportation when they are not in the field. While participants are asked to supply as much of their personal equipment as possible, loaner gear will be available if needed. A gear list is provided upon acceptance into the program.

Food is provided while in the field. Crews work together to plan meals and complete necessary chores (cooking, washing dishes, etc.). Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if known ahead of time. We also provide group camping equipment, tools, protective gear, uniform shirts, and transportation between Appalachian Conservation Corps offices and project sites.

Members may be required to participate in service projects or events as part of their service terms. Prior to their start date, selected participants are required to complete an enrollment process that includes completing e‑forms, uploading IDs, orientation on Ameri Corps prohibited activities, and beginning their background check process.

Appalachian Conservation Corps supports a culture of feedback and growth. Participants will set goals at the beginning of the season and review their performance in the middle and at the end of their season. Participants will also be asked to evaluate the program and their experience. Overall performance will be measured by assignment completion, hours served, and other criteria set…