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Vermont Youth Conservation Corps crews make a lasting impact on the environment and communities across the Green Mountain State. Whether you’re looking for a seasonal or year-round job in conservation or organic agriculture, you can find your place at VYCC. You’ll work hard and make a difference. 

Positions are available for youth, teens, and young adults ages 15 and up. Position descriptions below provide details on crew types, qualifications, responsibilities, schedules, and compensation. Learn more about logistics, including camping and food arrangements on the Campus & Camping Life page. 

Many positions are AmeriCorps service positions (learn more about AmeriCorps benefits).  

There is a single application for all Crew Member positions and a single application for all Leader positions. After you fill out an application, a VYCC staff member will reach out to discuss the specific position you’re looking for. Completing an application does not obligate you to join VYCC. Scroll down to see available positions.  

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Crew Leader positions

Leaders are the mentors, guides, and teachers that help Crew Members accomplish their goals. They hold the big picture: the crew, the project, their individual crew members–and bring it all together to lead their crew to success. These positions are open to people ages 18+.

Crew Member positions

Members are the reason so many impactful projects get done. They show up ready to learn, serve, and be a part of their crew community. There are Member positions for people with many different skill levels. Whether this is your first job or you are bringing skills and experiences, there is a place for you on a crew. These positions are open to people ages 15+.

Staff positions

VYCC employs seasonal and year-round staff.

Our office is a collegial, bustling, and fun open office atmosphere, which offers staff opportunities to interact and collaborate. Staff members can balance working remotely and on-campus in collaboration with their team schedule, tasks and all-staff gatherings. Successful staff are able to maintain focus and productivity, balance personal initiative and independence, and plug into our team in ways that help us do our best work as an organization. Staff enjoy the perks of the Farm at VYCC and forest campus year-round, as well as the happenings of nearby downtown Richmond.

Each listed staff position below links to a complete job description, which provides detailed expectations and how to apply. Most positions are open until filled, unless otherwise noted. We appreciate you sharing these opportunities with your network.

Please see Crew Leader positions above for additional year-round and seasonal opportunities.