Louisiana Conservation Corps (LaCC) | GulfCorps Coastal Restoration Crew Positions

Searching for an opportunity to gain conservation experience and explore the outdoors with a focus in gulf and coastal restoration?

The American YouthWorks – Louisiana Conservation Corps (AYW LaCC) is looking to fill GulfCorps Crew Leader and Member openings for the 2026-2027 term year!

AYW Conservation Corps is a part of the GulfCorps Initiative – For the upcoming season we are looking for dedicated young adults to work with us! LaCC provides members with hands-on opportunities, extensive training in conservation and coastal restoration, and the freedom to develop personally and professionally.

The LaCC GulfCorps program is based out of Baton Rouge, LA and aims to empower young people through conservation, education, service, and job training. Funded through NOAA, this crew helps to restore public lands a preserves throughout the state of Louisiana while developing skills needed to succeed in their future endeavors. Participants engage in hands-on projects on public lands, coastal regions, and occasionally in disaster areas.

In this program the primary focus is gulf and coastal restoration with the potential to conduct prescribed burns. Crews will receive training and education on how prescribed burns impact the environment with Wildland Fire Trainings. There are also structured professional development for future career expansion and exploration after the gulf corps program!

APPLICATIONS DUE: ASAP! Priority due date is by July 15, 2026 before 11:59PM CST

COMPENSATION (Monthly Living Allowance):

• Crew Leaders: $2,720 per month ($1,360 biweekly)
• Crew Members: $2,400 per month ($1,200 biweekly)

OPERATING SITE LOCATION: 7786 Commerce Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

AMERICORPS TERM LENGTHS

Baton Rouge, LA (1700 hours)

Crew Leaders & Crew Members: 8/31/2026 – 8/6/2027

BENEFITS

• Monthly Living Allowance (Stipend)
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: money for qualified student loans, higher education and training programs.
• Free Health Insurance
• CPR & Wilderness Advanced First Aid Certification
• Technical & fundamental skills training
• GulfCorps training
• S212 training (depending on projects)
• Wildland Firefighter training (depending on projects)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Frequently required to walk and hike over long distances while carrying tools
• Ability to operate tools
• Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35-50* pounds (*depending on crew type)
• Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain
• Ability to work long days in adverse weather conditions
• Depending on crew type, ability to hitch, camp, and travel throughout the duration of an entire AmeriCorps term

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• US Citizenship or lawful permanent US Resident
• Ability to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC)
• Additional experience and qualifications for Crew Leaders
• Clean 3-year Driving Record
• 3-5 months of previous conservation experience (ex: chainsaws, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, trail work)
• View more qualifications on our website by clicking here!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to work independently and with a crew while having a safety mindset
• Strong commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
• Adaptability and flexibility with project tasks during service hours
• Desire to learn, grow and challenge yourself
• Additional Preferred Experience and Qualifications for Crew Leaders
• Willingness to engage in hard conversations and mediate conflict
• Desire to explore your leaderships style and develop leadership skills
• Good problem solving and logistical skills
• Collaborative Leadership and Facilitation skills
• Prior Conservation Corps and/or AmeriCorps experience with successful completion of term

HOW TO APPLY

Apply here: ayw.org/cc

(Two-Step Process: 1. Interest Form & 2. Full Application) under “Conservation Corps” > “GulfCorps”

*The Full Application link is emailed after completing an Interest Form*

Pay: $2,400.00 - $2,720.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please tell us about yourself, and what you expect to bring or gain from this AmeriCorps term of service?
• Why do you want to serve with the American YouthWorks Conservation Corps paid service learning and career development program?
• Why are you interested in this entry-level career development training program?
• Do you have any clarifying questions about this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70815 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Baton Rouge, LA 70815 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,400 - $2,720