Forest Health Crew Member
Get experience in invasive species treatment with herbicide and chainsaws!Full-Time Nonprofit
Job Location
Based out of Harrisonburg, VA
Job Description
The crew member position is an entry-level role. Crew members with ACC serve on a crew with four crew members and two crew leaders who provide project expertise, mentorship, training, and support for the success of all participants. This crew will be trained in and expected to safely use chainsaws and herbicide to complete a variety of conservation projects in partnership with local public land managers. We ask that crew members embrace learning opportunities, face challenges, and build community with their crew.This crew focuses on sustainable forestry and invasive species treatment. Crew members will go through the West Virginia Registered Technician Pesticide Training and USFS Chainsaw Training and will earn their A-Faller chainsaw certification. The crew provides a supportive learning environment where members work with, learn from, and grow with one another while gaining skills and certifications to propel them into a career in environmental stewardship.
Typically, crews will meet at the ACC office in Harrisonburg, travel in a crew vehicle to their project site, and remain in the field for 9 days at a time, followed by 5 days off. During their time in the field, crew members work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, performing heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects. Most projects require hiking out to remote work sites for the day with tools, equipment, and day pack.
This listing has been viewed 16 times.