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20 02, 2025

Rachel Carson NWR Salt Marsh Restoration Internship

2025-02-20T10:58:57-05:00February 20th, 2025|Employment, Intern, USFWS Intern|

DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 9, 2025 Salt Marsh Restoration Internship: 16 weeks (~June 16 – October 3, 2025) One full-time intern is needed to support salt marsh restoration projects at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. This position requires a strong interest in coastal ecosystems, the ability to identify salt marsh plants and spend long hours in the field under varying conditions. Prior experience working in salt marshes and/or using ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Field Maps, and technical equipment are not required, but are advantageous. Primary responsibilities (70% of duties) [Read More...]

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5 02, 2025

Environmental Educator & Outdoor Rec Instructor

2025-02-05T14:41:45-05:00February 5th, 2025|AmeriCorps, Education, Education Employment, Employment|

This position is part of the Lyndon Economic opportunity AmeriCorps Program (LEAP). LEAP is a national service program that places AmeriCorps members with non-profit organizations throughout the Northeast Kingdom (NEK) of Vermont and surrounding areas to support those organizations in building capacity and expanding their educational and/or environmental services that many communities rely on. LEAP supports members in their path to educational and career attainment through direct service, on-going trainings, and professional development opportunities offered during the service year. The Environmental Education and Outdoor Recreation Instructor will: Assist Education staff as [Read More...]

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29 01, 2025

Youth Conservation Corps Crew Members

2025-02-13T11:48:23-05:00January 29th, 2025|Conservation Corps, Corps Employment, Employment, Support Us, Youth Employment|

Position Overview: Crew members (ages 14-18) are hired each year to work on Conservation Corps crews at the location closest to them. They are selected through a competitive application process and supervised by a trained leadership team. Successful candidates receive a bi-weekly wage plus hands-on education and employment experience. Members must be willing to meet the challenges of working outdoors by demonstrating maturity, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic. A commitment to the environment and to their local communities is essential. Crew members work on local crews based out of [Read More...]

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22 01, 2025

Rachel Carson NWR Salt Marsh Internship

2025-02-20T10:54:21-05:00January 22nd, 2025|Conservation Corps, Employment, Support Us, USFWS Intern|

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 16, 2025   Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine provides an opportunity to build your  biological monitoring and management skills by working with a team of skilled field biologists. Interns  are an essential part of our operations, and if selected, you will become a dynamic member of our skilled  and motivated team. Deadline to apply: February 16, 2025   Land Management Research Division Salt Marsh Internship:   20 weeks (~June 2nd – October 17th, 2025)   One full-time intern is needed to support the USFWS Region 5 Land Management [Read More...]

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22 01, 2025

Rachel Carson NWR Avian Monitoring Internship

2025-01-22T18:05:05-05:00January 22nd, 2025|Conservation Corps, Employment, USFWS Intern|

DEADLINE TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 16, 2025   Avian Monitoring Internship:   12 weeks (~May 5th – July 25th, 2025)   Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine provides an opportunity to build your  biological monitoring and management skills by working with a team of skilled field biologists.  Interns are an essential part of our operations, and if selected, you will become a dynamic  member of our skilled and motivated team.   One full time intern is needed to support avian monitoring projects (piping plover, least tern, and saltmarsh sparrow) on Rachel Carson National Wildlife [Read More...]

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10 01, 2025

Sustainable Forestry Interns

2025-01-10T10:46:20-05:00January 10th, 2025|Employment, Forest Stewardship Institute, Forestry Internship|

The NorthWoods Stewardship Center is hiring Sustainable Forestry Interns for a 10 week summer season. Interns will gain experience while working with Forest Stewardship staff on forestry, conservation, habitat management, and landowner outreach projects.  NorthWoods is a non-profit conservation organization serving the communities of northern Vermont and New Hampshire through our Education, Conservation Corps, Conservation Science, and Forest Stewardship programs. Our Charleston, Vermont campus and 1,450 acre demonstration forest are a destination for outdoor recreation, as well as a hub for youth and adult education, sustainable land management, and ecological conservation.  [Read More...]

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30 12, 2024

How We Built and Paddled a Wooden Canoe in 5 Easy Steps

2024-12-30T16:16:25-05:00December 30th, 2024|Highlights, News|

by Luke Thompson Step 1. Acquire forms It was January in the North East Kingdom and a few days into what would later become known as “the ice storm of ’98.” Jayson Benoit and I were heading out on a mission to buy a slightly used set of canoe forms north of the border in Quebec. Canoe forms are a series of canoe cross sections made of void free plywood that attach in line along a rigid strong-back to form the shape of a canoe. This particular shape had evolved [Read More...]

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20 12, 2024

Conservation Services Crew Members

2025-01-30T10:59:41-05:00December 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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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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Funding for the development of this website was made possible in part by the Rural Business Enterprise Grant through the Vermont Community Loan Fund from USDA Rural Development.
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