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 NorthWoods Stewardship Center and will work on projects in Vermont and New Hampshire. Projects vary by year and location, but generally include trail maintenance and construction, improving wildlife habitat, studying and protecting wildlife populations, removing invasive species, addressing water quality issues, and maintaining critical infrastructure.

Crews and Locations: 

• NorthWoods Day Crews (x2), East Charleston, VT
• NorthWoods Women’s+ Day Crew, East Charleston, VT
• NorthWoods Backcountry Youth Crew, East Charleston, VT

Duties:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work alongside 4 other crew members while completing priority conservation projects
• Respond to and work with the leadership team in a respectful and productive manner
• Promote a safe work environment for fellow crew members and the public
• Maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn more about conservation and natural resource management

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess, at a minimum, the following:

• Interest in developing skills and experience in natural resource conservation and management
• Commitment to protecting and improving the quality of the environment for human and natural communities
• The ability to work responsibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
• Capable of performing strenuous physical labor under variety of outdoor conditions (ie. Summer heat, bugs, rain etc)
• Experience in conservation, carpentry, landscaping/gardening, or farm/woods work is a plus, but not required.
• Candidates must be at least 14 years old by June 23, 2025

Please consider applying for this position even if you do not meet all the qualifications, or currently possess the preferred skills and knowledge. The review committee values a wide range of experience and education related to this position, and NorthWoods is committed to professional development to train the best candidate. 

Employment Period: NorthWoods Local Vermont YCC Crews: June 23 through August 1, 2025 + two training days the week prior to the start date is required (training dates TBD)  

Workweek: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Compensation: $14.01 – $17 per hour, depending on crew and location. **Returning members will receive a $50 gear stipend** 

Reports to:  Blase Saucedo, Conservation Corps  Director; and Dusty May, Conservation Corps Director

How to Apply: Please fill out the application available on our website: www.northwoodscenter.org 

Hiring Timeline:  Applications are open! Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Member positions are posted in early February and we start conducting interviews and hiring on a rolling basis starting in March. 

 

We keep all positions posted until they are filled but we do hire on a rolling basis so please get your applications in as soon as possible. 

 

If assistance is needed during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact NorthWoods for support. Please reach out to Blase Saucedo, blase@northwoodscenter.org, Dusty May, dusty@northwoodscenter.org or (802) 723-6551 x304.