Lakes Region Conservation Corps

The Lakes Region Conservation Corps at AmeriCorps offers half-term positions focused on environmental conservation in New Hampshire. Members engage in hands-on tasks like invasive species removal and trail maintenance while gaining valuable experience and certifications. The program runs from May to October, providing benefits such as a living allowance, education awards, and training. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and are encouraged to apply between January and May 2025.
Lakes Region Conservation Corps members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The program is based out of the Squam Lakes Association with half-term positions available at the Green Mountain Conservation Group, Camp Hale, Squam Lakes Conservation Society, Lakes Region Conservation Trust, and Newfound Lake Region Association. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience over a broad range of areas, which ensure that members are capable of independently approaching a variety of tasks in the environmental conservation field. Half-year (900 hour) terms of service are available May- October. Member Benefits: Lakes Region Conservation Corps members enjoy a variety of benefits, regardless of host-site: - Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certification - Living allowance: AmeriCorps Segal Education Award received upon successful completion (minimim of 900 hours for half-year). - Student loan forbearance on qualifying loans Other benefits are available dependent upon term of service and host-site. See our website for more specific information on host sites: https://www.lakesregionconservationcorps.org/

Member Duties : Members remove invasive species, maintain trail networks, educate the public on local and regional conservation initiatives, spearhead reports on conservation efforts, lead volunteer crews, and more to drive the missions of environmental nonprofits in NH. The trainings, certifications, and experiences also develop important professional skills that are applicable to future careers within any occupational and educational field.

Program Benefits : Housing , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Environment .

Skills :
None

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Lakes Region Conservation Corps

Program Start/End Date

05/19/2025 - 10/29/2025

Work Schedule

Full Time

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 01/06/2025 To 05/19/2025

To apply :

Phone 603-968-7336

E-mail eeifler@squamlakes.org

Website https://www.lakesregionconservationcorps.org/apply-now

Contact

Elise Eifler

534 US Route 3

Holderness NH 03245

6039687336

eeifler@squamlakes.org

https://www.lakesregionconservationcorps.org/

Listing ID

125266