Current Job dates:
Currently recruiting for the season that runs from March 4th, 2024 to November 8th, 2024.
2024 Conservation Field Supervisor
Engaged in all elements of the season, Field Supervisors support planning logistics before the season, train Crew Members and Leaders, and directly support crews in the field. Through regular field visits to their crews and check-ins with their Leaders, they support the development of an inclusive and productive crew. Field Supervisors are experienced in VYCC project areas and have prior experience leading or teaching young people. They often help solve complex problems and respond to interpersonal challenges in the field independently.
Dates: April 29th - November 8th
Schedule: Monday to Friday, with some weekends and overnights required
Benefits: Eligible for medical and dental insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) with matching contribution; disability and group life insurance and compensated time off and sick time with supervisor approval
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Field Supervisors are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Advanced Build Day Crew Member (AmeriCorps)
Build a 93’ x 27’ pole barn with a fully insulated and heated bay on VYCC’s campus! This is an opportunity for people with some carpentry experience to build on existing skills. Crew Leaders and VYCC staff will be ready to teach and support. This is not a camping crew.
Dates: June 3 – August 10 2024; AND/OR August 26 – November 2, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service: $1,459.26; if completing both sessions: $2,626.27
Age requirement: 18+
This is not a camping position.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Crew Members are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Advanced Forest Crew Member (AmeriCorps)
Improve the health of Vermont’s forests. Fell trees to improve wildlife habitat and make forests more resilient. Complete Game of Logging training; this time is paid and the course cost is covered. Depart Richmond each Monday morning, camp and work until a Friday return to Richmond. Crew Leaders, project partners and VYCC staff will teach the crew how to do each project. Tools and most camping gear are provided.
Dates: June 3 – August 10 2024; AND/OR August 26 – November 2, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service: $1,459.26; if completing both sessions: $2,626.27
Age requirement: 18+
These Members camp with their crew during the work week.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Crew Members are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Advanced Trail Crew Member (AmeriCorps)
Take on VYCC’s most rugged and technical trails projects. This is an opportunity for people with trail work experience to build on existing skills and work in the backcountry. Projects include new trail construction, maintenance, and dry stone masonry. Depart Richmond each Monday morning, camp and work until a Friday return to Richmond. Tools and most camping gear are provided.
Dates: June 3 – August 10 2024; AND/OR August 26 – November 2, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service: $1,459.26; if completing both sessions: $2,626.27
Age requirement: 18+
These Members camp with their crew during the work week.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Crew Members are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Camping Crew Member, Queer Affinity (AmeriCorps)
Explore and improve multiple places in Vermont by completing trail, water quality, and/or carpentry projects with people who identify as LGBTQ+. Depart Richmond each Monday morning, camp and work until a Friday return to Richmond. Crew Leaders, project partners and VYCC staff will teach the crew how to do each project. Tools and most camping gear are provided.
Dates: September 3 – November 2, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service: $1,459.26
Age requirement: 18+
These Members camp with their crew during the work week.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Crew Members are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Camping Crew Member, Women’s Affinity (AmeriCorps)
Explore and improve multiple places in Vermont by completing trail, water quality, and/or carpentry projects with people who identify as women. Depart Richmond each Monday morning, camp and work until a Friday return to Richmond. Crew Leaders, project partners and VYCC staff will teach the crew how to do each project. Tools and most camping gear are provided.
Dates: September 3 – November 2, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service: $1,459.26
Age requirement: 18+
These Members camp with their crew during the work week.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Crew Members are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Camping Crew Member (AmeriCorps)
Explore and improve multiple places in Vermont by completing trail, water quality, and/or carpentry projects. Depart Richmond each Monday morning, camp and work until a Friday return to Richmond. Crew Leaders, project partners and VYCC staff will teach the crew how to do each project. Tools and most camping gear are provided.
Dates: September 3 – November 2, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday
AmeriCorps Education Award upon completion of service: $1,459.26
Age requirement: 18+
These Members camp with their crew during the work week.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Crew Members are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Camping Crew Leader
Co-lead a crew in trail, water quality, and carpentry projects. Depart Richmond each Monday morning, camp and work until a Friday return to Richmond.
Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday; full time
Age Requirement: 21+
Crew Leaders camp with their crews during the work week.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. The work of a Conservation Crew may include trail construction and maintenance, carpentry and construction, water quality improvement, and/or forest management. Conservation Crew Leaders are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Day Crew Leader
Co-lead a crew where Members get to work in their own community. Locations: Burlington, Rutland, Vergennes, Woodstock. Projects include trail and water quality work.
Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday; full time
Age Requirement: 21+
Crew Leaders camp with their crews during the work week.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Conservation Crew Leaders are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Advanced Trail Crew Leader
Co-lead the Advanced Trail Crew to complete projects including new trail construction, maintenance, and dry stone masonry. Advanced Trail Crews often work in backcountry settings.
Dates: May 27 – November 2, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday; full time
Age Requirement: 21+
Crew Leaders camp with their crews during the work week.
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. Conservation Crew Leaders are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Food & Farm Production Crew Member
Work in farm fields and high tunnels, wash and pack produce, and cook with the most recent harvest. Learn to operate small equipment, set up irrigation, and harvest sensitive crops. This is an AmeriCorps position.
Dates: May 20 – August 16, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 6:30 – 3:00 OR 9:00 – 6:00; and Fridays 8:00 – 3:00
Education Award upon completion of service: $1,824.07
Age requirement: 18+
This is not a camping crew. Farm-fresh lunch is provided daily.
VYCC believes in the power that food has to connect us with the land, our community, and each other. On the farm, young people engage in organic vegetable farming. Produce grown by Corps Members is distributed to more than 400 families through the Health Care Share project-- a public health initiative that connects Vermont families to locally-grown produce through their medical provider.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Summer Food & Nourishment Leader
Work with crews in the kitchen: teach cooking skills and guide crews through making the daily lunch that is shared with everyone working on the farm. This is an AmeriCorps position.
Dates: May 20 – August 16, 2024
Schedule: Monday to Friday, typically 8:00 – 4:30
Education Award upon completion of Service: $1,824.07
Age Requirement: 20+
VYCC believes in the power that food has to connect us with the land, our community, and each other. On the farm, young people engage in organic vegetable farming. Produce grown by Corps Members is distributed to more than 400 families through the Health Care Share project-- a public health initiative that connects Vermont families to locally-grown produce through their medical provider.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Food & Nourishment Leader
Work with crews in the kitchen: teach cooking skills and guide crews through making the daily lunch that is shared with everyone working on the farm. This is an AmeriCorps position.
Dates: March 20 - October 25
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00-4:30
Education Award upon completion of Service: $4826.50
Age Requirement: 20+
VYCC believes in the power that food has to connect us with the land, our community, and each other. On the farm, young people engage in organic vegetable farming. Produce grown by Corps Members is distributed to more than 400 families through the Health Care Share project-- a public health initiative that connects Vermont families to locally-grown produce through their medical provider.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
How to Apply
VYCC fills positions on a rolling basis. Preference is given to early applicants. To apply, visit our website and learn more about our available positions. After you’ve decided which position(s) you’d like to apply for, complete the application on our website. A VYCC staff member will reach out to you within 2-3 days after you submit your application.
The most important things for prospective applicants to know is that all positions are paid, there are spots for those with experience and people new to the field, applying is easy, and you’ll make a huge impact!
VYCC is committed to being an organization that is inclusive and welcoming. VYCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Info
- Bo Malcolm
- bo.malcolm@vycc.org
- (802) 434-3969 Ext. 131
- www.vycc.org
