Field Conservation Crew Member - Fall 2020

Title: Field Conservation Crew Member - Fall 2020   

Position Dates: August 24, 2020 - November/December 2020

Pay Rate: $300/week + AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion  

Status: Full-Time/Seasonal/Temporary  

Questions? Contact ACCrecruiting@conservationlegacy.org 

Position Summary: 

This is an exciting opportunity to work on an AmeriCorps Conservation Crew with the Appalachian Conservation Corps. The crew will partner with local public land managers to accomplish meaningful projects to support trail construction and ecological health. Typically, Crew Members will camp out in the field and complete project work for 10 days at a time followed by 4-5 days off. This schedule may vary depending upon project partner needs. Meals are provided while in the field. 

Responsibilities: 

As an AmeriCorps program participant, work effectively as member of crew; perform heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects; work outdoors in all types of weather and successfully adapts to various climates; camps overnight outdoors in wilderness areas near work sites for short or extended periods of time; effectively learn and apply new environmental conservation and restoration skills and outdoor living skills; actively participate in environmental education activities; practice appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned; use, maintain and repair hand and power tools as necessary.