Position Title: Croatan Vegetation Management Crew Member - AmeriCorps
Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps North Carolina
Site Location: Based out of Bahama, North Carolina-service projects in the Croatan National Forest
Terms of Service:
Croatan Ranger District Crew (4 Positions)
Start Date: 02/02/2027
End Date: 04/21/2027
AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 Hours
Purpose:
Organizational Summary:
Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit. The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in a variety conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands. These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners. Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air and water; thriving people and resilient communities.
Program Summary:
Conservation Corps North Carolina empowers young adults through meaningful outdoor work that benefits North Carolina’s land and water and fosters healthy communities. A program of Conservation Legacy, CCNC partners with public land managers and community organizations across the state to engage motivated individuals—typically ages 15–30—in challenging and impactful conservation service projects. These projects may include trail construction and maintenance, habitat restoration, hazard fuel reduction, invasive species removal, and other technical conservation work. CCNC crews and individual placements gain hands-on experience, professional development, and the opportunity to positively impact North Carolina’s natural resources and communities.
Position Summary:
This AmeriCorps position will, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, complete projects within the Croatan National Forest. During the planting season, the crew will focus on native tree/shrub planting, site preparation, and seedling protection to support ecosystem restoration efforts across the forest. Following the planting season, the crew will transition to vegetation management work using hand tools such as loppers, hand saws, brush cutters, and herbicide application tools to control invasive or competing vegetation and maintain planting sites. Crew members should expect to work on rugged terrain in inclement weather, performing repetitive and physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
This position will operate on a variable “hitch” schedule, but generally it will follow 9 days on and 5 days off for camping crews. Workdays follow a 10-hour shift with scheduled time for breaks. While the staff at CCNC work to provide consistency throughout the season, personal flexibility is expected and should be prepared for when entering the term as schedules, times, and work locations are subject to change per project needs.
Food is provided while in the field and crews can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Crews work together to plan meals and complete all necessary chores. Camp chores will be completed every evening, with many evenings including group discussions on conservation topics.
CCNC supports a culture of feedback and growth. Crew Members will set goals at the beginning of the season and review their performance through both self-evaluation and a review with their Crew Leader in the middle and at the end of their season. Evaluations will cover topic areas including Professionalism, Responsibility, Leadership, Communication, Community Engagement, Project Work, Safety, Organization, and Equipment. Crew Members will also be asked to evaluate their Crew Leaders’ performance, the overall program, and their experience at the end of their term.
Description of Duties:
Project Work:
Project types may include:
Expectations:
CCNC is an independent, non-residential program. Crew Members are responsible for their own housing, food, and transportation when not in the field unless otherwise specified. Some equipment is available to borrow throughout the season, but Crew Members are asked to supply as much of their own personal outdoor gear (day pack, work pants, hiking/work boots, etc) as possible. A gear list is provided upon acceptance into the program CCNC will provide group equipment, tools, protective gear, and transportation between Bahama, NC and project sites.
Crew Members are asked to work hard, stay positive, and be flexible with changing schedules, weather conditions, and project needs. This is a seasonal position; Crew Members are asked to fully commit to the experience, expectations, and timeline.
Once Crew Members are selected and prior to their start date, they are required to complete an online enrollment process that includes completing e-forms, uploading IDs, enrolling with AmeriCorps, and beginning their background check process. For those with limited access to online platforms, accommodations may be available and can be discussed during the interview process.
Participation and Expedition Behavior:
Safety and Judgment:
Outdoor Skills and Fitness:
Qualifications:
Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission.
Ability to effectively manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40-50-hour work week.
Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.
Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders.
Must be adaptive, patient and able to maintain a positive perspective throughout.
Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions.
Must be able to speak, understand and write English.
Our Commitment:
Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work 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 be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
Time Requirements:
Orientation and Training:
US Forest Service Developing Thinking Sawyers Training
2 days of Chainsaw Presentations
5 days of Chainsaw Cut Days to test for B-feller or A-feller certification
Benefits:
On-the-job training provided
AmeriCorps Orientation, including training on prohibited and unallowable activities.
Public Land Corps (PLC) Certificate hours that offer hiring authority when applying for future federal positions.
Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of counseling or work-life balance support.
Uniform shirts, helmet, work gloves, eye protection, and other necessary safety equipment provided.
Assistance may be available for borrowing personal outdoor gear needed to participate.
Depending on the academic institution and program, positions may fulfill internship requirements.
Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.).
Exposure to natural resource career paths and opportunities.
Evaluation and Reporting:
As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.
Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.
Supervisor Name and Contact Information:
Sophie Campbell
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. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
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Conservation Legacy is a non-profit organization that engages young adults in conservation service projects.