Appalachian Conservation Corps Field Technician

 

Title: Appalachian Conservation Corps Field Technician

Wages: 21.10/hr.
Location: Harrisonburg, VA

Status: Seasonal, Full-time

Dates: January-November 2026

Benefits: Health benefits, Annual Wellness Benefit, Annual Staff Development Benefit, Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager or Crew Program Director 

 

Organizational Summary:

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit.  The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands.   These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners.

Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air, and water; thriving people and resilient communities.

 

Program Summary: 

Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) works to connect young people to critical conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, DC, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. As an AmeriCorps program, ACC partners with public land managers to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations. Our programs focus on service, place-based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility, and career development.

ACC also provides an opportunity for members to learn about the local environment and issues affecting it and introduces individuals to recreation and resource management careers. ACC welcomes national applicants but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve. 

 

Position Summary: 

The Field Supervisor’s primary role is to provide leadership, technical, and logistical field support to all ACC conservation crews.

The position requires a significant field presence to assist crews with project needs, as well as management of the ACC shop.

Field visits cover a multi-state footprint including, but not limited to VA, WV, PA, DE and OH.

Field time will consist of day crew visits near the ACC office and overnight visits to camping crews.

The schedule for this position is based on dynamic organizational needs.

This individual will be expected to work independently and as a member of a team.

Responsibilities: 

 

Field Support  

                              


* Maintain a consistent staff presence in the field, including frequent overnight stays to assist in managing on-the-ground project quality and quantity.


* Support rig-up and de-rig events and procedures.


* Serve as technical exper...