Fall Remote Conservation Crew Member - Full Season Camping

Position Title:FallRemoteConservationCrew Member-Full Season Camping

Crew Details:

Crew in New River Gorge National Park, WV

• • • September 14thto November 12th

Crew in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, OH

• • • September 7thto November 19th

Compensation:$600 per week ($500 living stipend $100additionalbenefit)

AmeriCorps Education Award:$1,565.08 upon successful completion of service term

Purpose

Appalachian Conservation Corpsworks to connectyoung peopleto critical conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio,Maryland, DC,and Pennsylvania.As anAmeriCorps program,wepartner with public land managers toidentify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development.

AppalachianConservationCorpsis 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.Weaim to engage future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our public lands through community-based service.Wewelcome national applicants but also emphasize the engagement of local individuals whorepresentthe communities in which they serve.

ProjectDescription

Crews will meet attheir project siteinCuyahoga ValleyNationalParkinOhioORNew River Gorge National Park in West Virginia,complete projectwork Monday through Thursday, and then have Friday through Sunday off.A campsiteis available for members who would like to stay on siteduring their days off.

During their time in the field, crewsperform heavy manual laboronenvironmental conservation projects in all types of weather conditionsfor 10 hours each day.These hands-on projects include visitor access improvements, trail construction and maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, re-vegetation, and much more. Most projects require hiking out to remote sites for the day with tools, equipment, andaday pack.

Crews consist of four crew members and two crew leaders who provide projectexpertise, mentorship, training, and support for the success of all participants. While prior experience withthe outdoorsor 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.

For applicants interested inservingin CuyahogaValleyNPonly:Thiscrew will be trained in and expected to safely use chainsawsand other toolsin ordertocompletethe neededconservation projects.If you arechosen forthis crew, youwillbe required to obtainafirst aid and CPR certificate that will bevalid forthe entirety of their term(9/7 - 11/24).

Schedule and Crew Life

Crewsare responsible fortheir own foodand transportation when they are not in the field. Whileparticipants 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.Wealsoprovide group campingequipment, tools, protective gear,uniform shirts,and transportation betweenAppalachian Conservation Corpsoffices and project sites.

Members maybe requiredtoparticipatein service projects or events as part of theirserviceterms. Prior to their start date,selected participantsare required tocomplete an enrollment process that includes completing e-forms, uploading IDs,orientation on AmeriCorps 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, andother criteria set at the start of the service term.

Benefits

• $600per week($500 living stipend $100additional benefit)
• $1,565.08 Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service term
• AmeriCorps members may be eligible for student loan forbearance.
• Member Assistance Program - 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist.
• Professional development opportunities(mentorship, resume support, etc.) and exposure to natural resource career paths.

Qualifications

• Be between the ages of18 and 30 (exception for veterans up to age 35)
• HaveUScitizenshiporlegalpermanent residency status.
• Havea high school diploma orGED.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• For the Cuyahoga crew:Must have first aid and CPR certification or be willing to earn before the start date.
• No previousexperience isrequired, butgeneralcomfort andpreviousexposureto workingoutdoors and/or campingis helpful.

Our Commitment

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also berequiredfor some positions. If you needassistanceand/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Any questionscan be addressedto:

Bailey McInturff

bmcinturff@conservationlegacy.org

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.