You’ll gain important skills in natural resource management and plant restoration alongside North Branch Nature Center’s expert naturalists and passionate volunteers. From conservation stewardship to invasive species removal to wildlife management, this position is all about caring for the land and its wild inhabitants. NBNC’s mission is to connect people of all ages with the natural world. The goal of the Conservation Assistant position is to help achieve our property management and ecological resilience goals through hands-on stewardship, ecological restoration, and community engagement. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. Service is to be performed primarily outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Requires serving in uneven and steep terrain. Position begins May 4th, 2026 and ends October 30, 2026. This position is Reduced Half Time: Requires 915 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 6 months. Member will receive a living allowance of $16,147 (pre-tax). Member will receive an education award of $3,697.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.
Member Duties : ·Pursue NBNC's ecological resilience goals through invasives management and native plant restoration. ·Lead volunteer and student groups in ecological restoration service projects. ·Collaborate with staff to plan for and implement solutions for healthy coexistence with resident beaver populations. ·Maintain existing trails and visitor experience installations (kiosks, displays, benches, etc.) ·Maintain and care for NBNC's fruit orchard and conservation nursery. ·Assist with hosting summer nature programming at NBNC. ·Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps. ·Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Program Initiatives & outreach activities to promote AmeriCorps. ·Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities.
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Health Coverage , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Environment , Children/Youth , Education .
Skills :
Youth Development , Environment , General Skills , Team Work , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Fine Arts/Crafts , Leadership .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Conservation Technician - N. Branch Nature Ctr/VHCB
Program Start/End Date
04/06/2026 - 10/01/2026
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
VERMONT
Accepting Applications
From 01/05/2026 To 05/04/2026
Contact
Sean Beckett
713 Elm St
Montpelier VT 05602
8022296206
m.watt@vhcb.org
Listing ID
88772
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