Title: Ecological Conservation and Invasive Plant Management Individual Placements

Location: Monocacy National Battlefield, Frederick, MD

Dates of Service: May 18th, 2026 –August 14th, 2026 (13 total weeks)

Positions Available: 3 positions

Pay: $800/week total ($600/living stipend + $200/additional benefit)

Status: This is a full-time, temporary AmeriCorps National Service position.

To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter via the application on our website, www.appalachiancc.org/individualplacements. The deadline to submit your application is March 15th.

Appalachian Conservation Corps:

Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations.

As an AmeriCorps program, participants commit to a term of service at their placement site in order to gain hands-on experience and a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals. ACC welcomes national applicants but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

Position Summary:

We are excited to announce an internship opportunity for individuals passionate about ecological conservation and managing invasive plant species! This internship offers hands-on experience in environmental restoration efforts aimed at preserving natural ecosystems and combating the spread of invasive plants. The 13-week position will work as part of a team to complete projects such as invasive plant management, landscaping, and native species plantings. Interns will work with various tools and equipment including hand tools, string trimmers, backpack and tank herbicide sprayers, and pole saws.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about a career in natural resource management and land stewardship! This internship program will also provide an opportunity to learn about integrated resources management and other park functions including cultural landscapes, archeology, facilities management and trail maintenance, and public engagement.

Training may be provided in chainsaw operation and safety, First Aid/CPR/AED, archaeological field methods, pesticide use and safety, Operational Leadership (safety), wildland firefighting, plant identification, landscaping and pruning, and others as needed.

Housing is NOT provided for this position.

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