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Loading... Fall AmeriCorps Crew Leader Save Job Appalachian Conservation Corps Harrisonburg, Virginia Facebook Email Copy URL Job Type AmeriCorps Salary $675 per week
Benefits AmeriCorps Education Award:
$1,950 upon successful completion of service term Deadline Aug 03, 2026 Min. Experience 0•1 year
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AmeriCorps Crew Leader Location:
Based out of
Swoope, VA Compensation:
$675 per week ($500 living stipend + $175 additional benefit)
Terms of Service Start Date:
August 31st, 2026
End Date:
November 24th, 2026
AmeriCorps Education Award:
$1,956.35 upon successful completion of service term Multiple positions available. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. Purpose 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 AmeriCorps 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. Project Description The AmeriCorps Crew Leader (ACL) is a full partner in the crew's leadership, helping to communicate directions, projects specifications and constructive criticism throughout the term. This position requires open dialog with the staff crew leader, helping them to manage projects, project partners, communications, overall logistics, and crew assignments. It means more than just showing up and doing the work; it means setting an example of how to work hard with great enthusiasm through all kinds of conditions while practicing good judgement and safety. It means facilitating learning experience for crew members, both formally and informally. This position may require additional participation time outside of standard project and crew hours. 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 habitat restoration, invasive species treatments, stream health improvement, and more. Crew members and leaders may go through trainings including USFS Developing Thinking Sawyers Chainsaw Training and Registered Technician Pesticide Training to gain necessary certifications to complete crew projects. Project Management & Implementation Train and motivate a crew of four young adults to complete conservation projects efficiently on public lands. Delegate project work and investment amongst the crew. Manage on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work. Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems. Communicate effectively and coordinate logistics with project partners, staff crew leader, members, and program staff. Safety & Risk Management Monitor, manage, and promote the crew's physical and emotional safety on and off the work site. Exhibit strong situational awareness and promote a culture of safety. Transport crew and equipment safely in program vans or large vehicles with trailers. Administration Manage crew medical history forms and incident documentation in conjunction with the staff crew leader. Schedule and Crew Life Crews will meet at the Appalachian Conservation Corps office in Harrisonburg 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. Projects take place across the Appalachian region, including partnerships with the US Forest Service, National Park Service, and other land managers. We are an independent, non-residential program. Crews are responsible for their own housing, food, and transportation when they are not in the field. 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. Benefits $675 per week ($500 living stipend + $175 additional benefit) $1,956.35 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. General Qualifications Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (exception for veterans up to age 35). Have US citizenship or legal permanent residency status. Have a high school diploma or GED. Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check. Must hold current Basic First Aid with CPR/AED certification or higher or be willing to receive certification prior to start date. Willingness to participate in community-building activities and solution-oriented problem solving with peer leaders. Experience with backpacking, wilderness living and travel, and LNT principles. Over the age of 21 or have possessed a driver's license for 3 or years more without any restrictions (to pass minimum insurability requirements for crew transport driving duties). Preferred Qualifications Understanding of and experience with the mission and field management considerations of conservation corps and public land agencies. Chainsaw or herbicide experience. Background with experiential and/or environmental education. Facilitation and team-building experience. Strong conflict resolution skills. 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