Maryland Conservation Corps

The Maryland Conservation Corps at AmeriCorps offers full-time positions for individuals aged 17 to 25, focusing on environmental conservation projects in Maryland's state parks. Members receive training in areas such as First Aid, Wildland Firefighting, and habitat restoration. Benefits include health insurance, low-cost housing, and a living allowance. The program runs from September 2025 to August 2026, with applications accepted until September 2025.
Managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC) provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through conservation and service. MCC crews are placed in State Parks throughout Maryland, serving each region and covering a wide variety of environmental service. The needs of a respective area determines the type and scope of projects crews perform. In addition, MCC provides its members exceptional, exciting training and certifications in areas such as: Basic First Aid and CPR, Wildland Firefighting, Chainsaw Safety, and Environmental Education & Interpretation. Benefits include: access to low-cost housing, health insurance, childcare assistance, bi-weekly living allowance of $1200 before taxes, and extensive professional development experience. The recruitment period runs until all positions are filled. Maryland Conservation Members who graduate from this program cite their experience as making them highly competitive in natural resources management careers, and having experiences that they will cherish for a lifetime.

Member Duties : With the supervision of experienced Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, members engage in projects in Maryland's most beautiful places. Crews are placed throughout the state, specializing in services such as environmental education, trail work, park improvements, invasive species removal and habitat restoration. A crew's specialties are determined by the environmental and recreational needs of its region. Crews may focus on forestry work, trail maintenance and construction, reforestation, environmental education, wildlife habitat improvement and Chesapeake Bay restoration.

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Housing , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :
Disaster Relief , Environment .

Skills :
Environment , Team Work , General Skills , Public Speaking .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Maryland Conservation Corps

Program Start/End Date

09/24/2025 - 08/14/2026

Work Schedule

Full Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 25

Program Locations

MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 01/31/2025 To 09/30/2025

Contact

Annalyn O'Grady

580 Taylor Ave

Annapolis MD 21401

443-883-6514

annalyn.ogrady@maryland.gov

https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/mcc.aspx

Listing ID

125577