Croatan Vegetation Management Assistant Crew Leader
Quick answer
Conservation Corps North Carolina is hiring a remote AmeriCorps Croatan Vegetation Management Assistant Crew Leader (entry-level) to work in Bahama, North Carolina, paying $650 per week, for a term from January 25, 2027, to April 21, 2027.
- Role
- Croatan Vegetation Management Assistant Crew Leader
- Organization
- Conservation Corps North Carolina
- Location
- Bahama, North Carolina
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $650 per week
- Category
- Other
The role
This position will, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, complete projects within the Croatan National Forest. During the planting season, the crew will focus on native tree/shrub planting, site preparation, and seedling protection to support ecosystem restoration efforts across the forest. Following the planting season, the crew will transition to vegetation management work using hand tools such as loppers, hand saws, brush cutters, and herbicide application tools to control invasive or competing vegetation and maintain planting sites.
What you'll do
- Complete projects within the Croatan National Forest
- Focus on native tree/shrub planting, site preparation, and seedling protection
- Transition to vegetation management work using hand tools
- Control invasive or competing vegetation
- Maintain planting sites
What it takes
- United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien
- At least 17 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission
- Ability to effectively manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40-50-hour work week
- Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
- Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders
- Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions
- Must be able to speak, understand, and write English
- Must be 21, have a clean driving record (insurable by Conservation Legacy), and a current driver’s license
- Current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or CPR/First Aid certification
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $1565.08, Living Allowance of $480 per week, Additional Benefit of $170 per week, Healthcare Coverage if Eligible, Childcare Coverage if Eligible, Loan forbearance if Eligible, Interest Payments if Eligible, On-the-job training provided, AmeriCorps Orientation, Public Land Corps (PLC) Certificate hours, Member Assistance Program, Uniform shirts, helmet, work gloves, eye protection, and other necessary safety equipment provided, Assistance may be available for borrowing personal outdoor gear needed to participate, Depending on the academic institution and program, positions may fulfill internship requirements, Professional development opportunities, Exposure to natural resource career paths and opportunities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based out of Bahama, North Carolina, with service projects in the Croatan National Forest.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $650 per week.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include being a United States citizen, having a high school diploma, and being able to commit fully to the program and its mission.
How do I apply?
Apply here and indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Is the job remote?
The job is not remote; it is based out of Bahama, North Carolina.
How to apply
Apply directly on Conservation Corps North Carolina's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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