Summer Crew Leader

The Summer Crew Leader position at Appalachian Conservation Corps in Harrisonburg, VA involves mentoring young adults while completing conservation projects. Responsibilities include leading diverse teams, managing paperwork, and working outdoors in various conditions. Candidates should possess patience, a positive attitude, technical skills, and the ability to work effectively with different communities. The role supports environmental health across the Appalachian Region, including collaborations with federal land management agencies.
The Crew Leader II position is an opportunity to make a difference in young peoples’ lives while completing conservation projects on public and private lands. Leaders will be mentors, educators, and facilitators for young adults, working to promote the health and resiliency of our land, air, and water. The Crew Leader II position requires patience, a consistently positive mental attitude, mentorship, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of competence in the outdoors. It also involves an administration role, where weekly paperwork is due in a timely manner to supervisors. Finally, crew leaders must exhibit the ability to effectively work on diverse teams and those from a variety of populations and communities. Projects take place across the Appalachian Region, including work with the US Forest Service, National Park Service, and other land managers. During their time in the field, leaders camp overnight and work outdoors in all types of weather c...