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20 12, 2024

Conservation Services Assistant Crew Leader

2024-12-20T17:41:02-05:00December 20th, 2024|Con Sci Employment, Conservation science, Employment|

Position Overview: The NorthWoods Stewardship Center is seeking an Assistant Crew Leader to partner with a Crew Leader to lead three (3) Conservation Services Crew Members in 2025 to work with Conservation Science, Conservation Corps, and Forest Stewardship staff and partner organizations on a variety of projects related to water quality and wildlife habitat improvements, ecological land stewardship, and public accessibility to recreation areas in Vermont and New Hampshire. Along the way, leaders gain technical trail and conservation skills while building their professional network.  A successful Conservation Services Assistant Crew Leader [Read More...]

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20 12, 2024

Conservation Services Crew Members

2024-12-20T17:38:42-05:00December 20th, 2024|Con Sci Employment, Conservation science, Employment|

Position Overview: The NorthWoods Stewardship Center is hiring three (3) Conservation Services Crew Members in 2025 to work with Conservation Science, Conservation Corps, and Forest Stewardship staff and partner organizations on a variety of projects related to water quality and wildlife habitat improvements, ecological land stewardship, and public accessibility to recreation areas in Vermont and New Hampshire. Responsibilities & Expectations: Work as part of a team to implement a variety of projects: water quality improvement projects, wildlife habitat enhancement projects, forest and riparian ecosystem management projects, and sustainable recreation & accessibility [Read More...]

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12 12, 2024

Youth Conservation Corps Support Staff

2024-12-12T14:59:15-05:00December 12th, 2024|Conservation Corps, Corps Employment, Employment, Support Us|

Position Overview:   The NorthWoods Youth Conservation Corps Support Staff position is designed for people who are looking to build their skills and experience. This position will assist the NorthWoods Conservation Corps Staff in the supervision of Youth Conservation Corps crews as well as our Adult Trail Crew. This support staff will primarily be assisting and supporting project work where needed throughout the field season. The Corps Support Staff will work closely with with the Corps Northern Field Coordinator and Corps Directors on projects throughout Northern Vermont and New Hampshire Along the [Read More...]

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12 12, 2024

Adult Backcountry Trail Crew Member

2024-12-12T15:06:07-05:00December 12th, 2024|Conservation Corps, Corps Employment, Employment|

Position Overview:   The NorthWoods Adult Backcountry Trail Crew is designed for people who are looking to build their skills and experience. This year’s Crew will be performing trail maintenance in the White Mountain National Forest, Green Mountain National Forest, and other remote locations and trails in Northern Vermont and New Hampshire.  Traditionally, this crew works on the most challenging and technical trail building projects in northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, all while living in a “spike camp” during the week close to their project location. Projects generally are a range [Read More...]

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12 12, 2024

Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leaders 

2024-12-12T11:37:07-05:00December 12th, 2024|Conservation Corps, Corps Employment, Employment|

Position Overview: The NorthWoods Stewardship Center is seeking Crew Leaders (CLs) for its Youth Conservation Corps Crews. The CLs will lead a crew of high school age individuals (ages 15-18) in conservation projects on locations throughout Vermont. CLs are responsible for inspiring and motivating crew members while completing priority conservation projects in the field. Projects vary each year, but generally include trail maintenance and construction, addressing water quality issues, removing invasive species, and improving wildlife habitat. Prior to the season, CLs will have the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to [Read More...]

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12 12, 2024

Adult Backcountry Trail Crew Leader

2024-12-12T12:19:47-05:00December 12th, 2024|Conservation Corps, Corps Employment, Employment|

Position Overview:   The NorthWoods Adult Backcountry Trail Crews are designed for people who are looking to build their skills and experience. This year’s Adult Backcountry Trail Crews will be performing trail construction and maintenance in the White Mountain National Forest, Green Mountain National Forest, and other remote locations and trails in Northern Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Traditionally, these crews work on the most challenging and technical trail-building projects in the region, all while living in a “spike camp” during the week close to their project location. Projects generally are a [Read More...]

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6 12, 2024

Forestry Program Coordinator

2024-12-06T13:17:06-05:00December 6th, 2024|Employment, Forest Stewardship Institute, Miscellaneous|

Position Overview: The Forestry Program Coordinator will assist with projects and program services in our Forest Stewardship Institute. Their work will support landowners in managing their forests, provide educational opportunities for the NEK community, and implement sustainable forest management in the Demonstration Forest at NorthWoods. Main Roles and Responsibilities include: Coordination and planning of workshops, tours, landowner group gatherings and events related to forestry, ecology and land management (30%) Coordination, planning and implementation of hands-on forestry projects including management activities, monitoring, and crew projects (20%) Supervision of Sustainable Forestry Interns in [Read More...]

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30 08, 2024

Celebrating 35 Years of Stewardship

2024-08-30T14:41:32-04:00August 30th, 2024|Highlights, News|

On August 24th, the NorthWoods community came together to celebrate our 35th Anniversary of conservation and education. The weather was perfection and we were amazed at the turnout, with an approximate count of 46 people helping to hike ALL the fire tower step and decking materials up the mountain! Then over 100 hikers, friends and alum gathered at the NorthWoods lodge to eat good food, listen to live music, socialize with old friends and celebrate the NWSC community: where we’ve come from and where we’re headed! In addition to some words [Read More...]

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26 07, 2024

Marie Desrosiers

2024-07-26T11:28:17-04:00July 26th, 2024|Staff|

Originally from a seaside town in Massachusetts, Marie made her way to the NEK and the mountains in 2018 after many years of camping and hiking vacations around Vermont. Marie has over a decade of experience working and volunteering with non-profit organizations in various capacities, which she has brought with her to her role of Administrative Assistant at NorthWoods. She has also used her skillset to help with development work. Though her work is more behind-the-scenes than many other roles at NorthWoods, she enjoys helping the organization run smoothly. Marie also [Read More...]

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10 07, 2024

Morgan Larson

2024-07-10T15:56:57-04:00July 10th, 2024|Con Sci Staff, Conservation science, Staff|

Morgan Larson (they/them) is another Southerner who has found their way to Abenaki territory! Originally from Anadarkos-Caddo territory (so called Dallas, Texas) Morgan grew up loving the magic of the Blackland Prairie and Cross Timbers forest, having artistic, spiritual, and recreational relationships with these beautiful (and endangered!) ecosystems. After graduating from the University of North Texas with a B.A. in Sociology in 2011, Morgan became a Master Gardener and Master Naturalist for Denton and Dallas county respectively. Through these programs they started working at nature preserves, non-profits, and public school districts [Read More...]

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Mailing Address

PO Box 220, East Charleston, VT 05833

Get in Touch

Email: info@northwoodscenter.org

Main Phone: 802.723.6551

Office & Administration ext: 301
Conservation Science & Forestry ext: 302
Education & Outreach ext: 303
Conservation Corps ext: 304

Or visit our Contact page for more ways to get in touch with our staff.


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