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Location: Charlottesville, VA, 22902, US
Industry:
Environmental
Occupational Category:
45-0000.00 - Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME
Conservation Legacy is hiring!
Description:
Title: Youth Crew Lead Individual Placement
Service Site: Based out of Charlottesville, VA; Shenandoah National Park Trust
Dates of Service: June 1st, 2026 – August 7th, 2026 (10-week term)
Pay: $720/week paid biweekly ($600/week living stipend + $120 additional member benefit)
Status: This is a full-time, temporary AmeriCorps National Service position.
Please submit a resume and cover letter via our website, www.appalachiancc.org/individualplacements. Applications will be accepted until March 31st.
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:
The Youth Crew Lead is integral to the success of the Trailblazers: Charlottesville to Shenandoah program. The Youth Crew Leader helps accomplish the goals of the program to complete trail building and conservation projects in Charlottesville and Shenandoah National Park. The Youth Crew Lead will lead a crew of 8-10 participants alongside an AmeriCorps co-leader. The youth participants will be 16-18 years old.
This position supports crew members’ development of personal and professional skills, works directly with program partners, and fosters conservation ethics amongst the crew. Crew locations will vary around the Charlottesville area and eventually lead to a 3 day/ 2-night camping retreat within Shenandoah National Park. Projects can include, but are not limited to, trail maintenance and new construction, vegetation management, invasives ratification, and basic carpentry. Projects are completed alongside local nonprofits, and the National Park Service. This position ultimately reports to the Director of Programs and Partnerships at Shenandoah National Park Trust. Field work for this position will be managed in partnership between the Rivanna Trail Foundation (RTF) and the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club (CAMBC).
This position will be predominately working at field sites in and around Charlottesville, VA. The typical schedule will be Monday- Friday, 8: 00am to 4: 00pm. There will be a mandatory three day/ two night overnight camping trip to Shenandoah National Park from July 8 - July 10. Reliable transportation is required. Housing is NOT provided for this position. We are seeking candidates who reside in the surrounding area.
The selected candidate will be able to participate in Crew Lead training with ACC in Mt. Crawford the first week of the term.
Essential roles and responsibilities include:
Meet with the crew at the predetermined time set by the agency to discuss daily plans and assign tasks, starting service on time.
Comply with all safety protocols during project work by ensuring crew members are using tools properly, wearing required PPE, and managing their personal health.
Manage crew time and breaks throughout the day.
Work with the project partners to plan work activities in advance of the workday.
Plan daily project schedules to maximize productivity, safety, and crew efficiency, in consultation with Trailblazer partners.
Actively participate in technical and personal skills training, strive to develop these skills in the field, and serve as a resource to Trailblazer participants.
Coordinate and fully contribute to service projects to the best of their ability.
Must serve safely, effectively, and efficiently to ensure that projects are completed to the satisfaction of project hosts.
Foster a positive crew dynamic and help mediate conflict among crew members.
Communicate effectively with crew members, program staff, and agency liaisons.
Organize crew gear, tools, and work supplies throughout the season.
Must complete and return all administrative forms and tasks promptly.
General Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 21 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award. If you do not have a current First Aid/CPR certificate, you must be willing to complete certification prior to hiring. In addition, applicants must possess:
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Educational requirements:
Desired Skills:
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits:
Please see the job description for benefits.