Conservation Corps Members Positions

Working on a VYCC Crew is a combination of hard work, adventure, and fun unlike you've ever experienced before!

2010 Corps Members Details
Position: Corps Members
Position Type: Seasonal - Wilderness, Roving, Community, Park
Salary: $322.40 per week before withholdings
Position Dates: Varies with different crews
Application Process: Complete online application. After reviewing applications, the VYCC selects potential candidates for a 25-30 minute phone interview. Due to our thorough hiring process, applicants may need to wait several weeks for a hiring decision.
Application Deadline: Open until filled

As a VYCC Corps Member you will make a lasting contribution to Vermont’s communities and landscape by participating in our WoRD program and working on high-priority environmental conservation projects throughout the state of Vermont. The job is intense and challenging, full of long days and hard work. It is also an immeasurably rich experience. As a Corps Member, you need to be prepared to work hard and learn more than you could possibly imagine about your surroundings and yourself.

Hear about the Corps Member experience in their own words. View our Program Video (Quicktime: 2.5MB).

Work Projects

Most crews work 40-hours per week on projects that are a short drive or hike from their crew base or campsite. Projects can last anywhere between one and five weeks and Corps Members may work on more than one project with their Crew. Park Crews work on projects within the State Park they are managing.

Past projects include:

Trail construction
Trail maintenance
Watershed restoration
State park management
Historic building restoration
Carpentry, including bridges, kiosks and staircases
Trail structures, including drainages, rock staircases, retaining walls and step stones

WoRD - Writing, Reading, and Discussion

The WoRD program is a fundamental component of all VYCC Crews that encourages Corps Members and Leaders to engage in thoughtful discussions about meaningful, relevant topics throughout the work week. Using a compilation of current articles and essays, all crews read aloud about important environmental and social issues that are relevant both locally and nationally. After reading, the crews discuss what they have read and take some time to write in their journals about the topic and discussion.

Responsibilities	Benefits
Work hard and as part of a team for long days and in all types of weather Participate in all daily and weekly VYCC activities, such as WoRD and team building workshops Respect and encourage fellow crew members Respect the natural environment and community resources Complete safe, high-quality work on all projects Participate in weekly evaluation process Abide by all VYCC rules and policies	Earn $322.40 / week before withholdings Pro-deals and discounts with select local businesses Opportunity to earn academic or internship credit Learn important job skills while giving back to local Vermont communities $1,000 scholarship available to VYCC alumni attending Sterling College Experience of a lifetime!

Qualifications:

16 - 24 years of age (minimum age of 17 for Park Crews, 18 for Leadership Development Crews)
Strong desire to work hard and make a difference
Open to learning and receiving feedback
Ability to work long hours both indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather
Note: If you are not a Vermont resident, you must be 18+ at the start of the session to participate on a Roving or Wilderness Crew.

VYCC Rules and Policies

Immediate Dismissal Policies

The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps does not tolerate the following on crews:

The possession, use, suspicion of use, ore being in the presence of Tobacco, Alcohol, and/or Drugs
Physical Intimacy
Fighting or harassment
Stealing

General Crew Policies

Arrive on time
Keep a positive attitude
Participate in all activities
No swimming without a Leader
Be a consistent member of the team
Follow the supervisor's directions
Avoid exclusive relationships
Use tools and equipment properly

Use appropriate language
Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times outside of your tent
Work hard and to full potential
Bring all safety gear
Members of the opposite sex must not enter each others' tents
Follow all crew-specific policies

Crew Types:

There are seven different types of crews to choose from within the seasonal Conservation Program, each with its own schedule and type of experience. Each crew type has its own page with more detailed information. You will be asked to select your crew preference on the application.

Download the 2010 Crew Comparison Chart.

Community Crews	Wilderness Crews	Roving Crews
Leadership Development	Forest Service	Learn, Earn, & Prosper
	Park Crews

For more information about Corps Member positions, please contact the VYCC:
1.800.639.8922
802.434.3969 x200
info@vycc.org.

Apply Online!

“The VYCC will ground you profoundly and give you what you need to make it through just about anything.” – Adam, 2008 Leadership Development Crew Member

“VYCC is a great place to work on your people skills and strengthen your work ethic.”- Rhya, 2008 Roving Crew Member

“There were many rules to being a member of VYCC, but easy to follow. Do it if you like camping and want to help the community be a better and cleaner place.” – Katrina, 2008 Roving Crew Member

"You get to enjoy the beautiful outdoors all summer!”- Sam, 2008 Park Crew Member