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Take a look at the organizations and companies listed. Some may not have any positions posted at this time, however, keep a look out and check out the job boards associated with each career cluster. Many of our alumni have landed jobs with these organizations or found work through these job boards.

Employers

If you have an open position in conservation, agriculture, or any other field, and would like to be listed, please email Aimee and we can share it with alumni.

There are so many great organizations and businesses you can join. How do you choose?

Below are organizations, businesses, and focused job-boards in Vermont and nationally. Many of these businesses are familiar with VYCC’s work and the experience you gain while on a crew. Questions? Need help navigating the job market? Reach out to us and we can help you.

Professional Development Opportunities

VT Works for Women Trailblazers: free training program to support the entry and success of women and gender-expansive individuals in construction and the trades

Vermont-Based Organizations/Businesses

Vermont Works for Women: resources and job-trainings for women and gender non-conforming folks looking to enter the trades.
Helm Builders: a Vermont-based (multiple offices) women and non-binary owned carpentry company.
Birdseye: Architecture and Building Company in Huntington, VT.
PC Construction: Vermont-based company construction company with locations all along the east coast.

Job Boards focused on Carpentry & the Trades

Professional Development Opportunties

Northern VT Sustainable Trail Building Certificate — one-year program

Vermont Organizations/Businesses

Green Mountain Club: Vermont based trail organization. Taking care of the Long Trail and other trail systems in Vermont.
Hermit Woods Trail Builders: VYCC Alumni owned and operated.
Timber & Stone, LLC: VYCC Alumni owned and operated.
Vermont State Parks: Hires seasonally for Park Attendants, Managers, Interpreters, and Trail Crew Members
Audubon Vermont: State program of the National Audubon Society.

Northeast/Nationally-Based Organizations and Businesses

Appalachian Mountain Club: employing trail work, trail runners, interpreters, care takers, etc.
The Corps Network: over 130 Corps throughout the country with a variety or crew and project types, positions, and pathways.
Student Conservation Association
Conservation Legacy
American Conservation Experience

Job Boards focused on Conservation & Trails

Vermont Organizations/Businesses

Maple Wind Farm: Organic, pasture-raised meats here in Richmond (our neighbor!), VT.
Intervale Community Farm: Organic farm in Burlington, VT.
Last Resort Farm: Organic vegetable farm in Monkton, VT.
Knoll Farm: Organic berry and sheep farm in Fayston, VT.

Job Boards focused on Sustainable Agriculture

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA): positions listed throughout Vermont.
Vermont Farm to Plate: Vermont-based job board focusing on strengthening Vermont’s food systems.
Good Food Jobs
CommFood Jobs

Vermont Organizations/Businesses

Northeast/Nationally-Based Organizations and Businesses

The Food Project, Eastern Massachusetts

Job Boards focused on Food Systems

Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA): positions listed throughout Vermont.
Vermont Farm to Plate: Vermont-based job board focusing on strengthening Vermont’s food systems.
Good Food Jobs
CommFood Jobs

Vermont Organizations/Businesses

Farm and Wilderness Summer Camps: a great summer camp counselor job, also has fall, winter, spring farm work or EE jobs.
Kroka Expeditions: non-profit wilderness expedition schools (technically in NH, but has expeditions in VT)

Northeast/Nationally-Based Organizations and Businesses

Chewonki Camps and semester school: EE jobs, farm jobs, and AmeriCorps positions. Located in Maine.
Nature’s Classroom: a residential environmental education organization operating in 12 locations throughout the Northeast.
Naturalists-at-large: a leading outdoor and environmental education organization based in California.

Job Boards focused on Environmental Education

Outdoor Ed Jobs – searchable by category, activities, population, location
North American Association for Environmental Education – variety of positions in all states. searchable by state or region.
CoolWorks.com
Occupation Wild

Vermont Organizations/Businesses

Job Boards focused on Environmental Education

Vermont Organizations/Businesses

Sangha Yoga Studio, Burlington
Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism

Northeast/Nationally-Based Organizations and Businesses

Kirpalu: yoga, wellness, and retreat center in MA
Herb Pharm: organic herb and medicine farm in OR offering careers and internships.
Find a yoga teacher training near you!

Want more information? Check out these links for additional resources on writing a resume, crafting the perfect cover letter, networking, interviewing, and more!

Conservation Jobs Board Network: Find the right Environmental Graduate program for you with this awesome search tool.

Federal Jobs Resume Guide: Use this handbook to help prepare the perfect resume for that federal job!

Career Webinars: Whether you served through them or not, AmeriCorps Alumnus provides a variety of free webinars on professional topics that range from graduate school to interview prep!

UVM Career Resources: Get advice on how to write a resume, craft the perfect cover letter, and build your professional brand!

My AmeriCorps Portal: Log-in to your account to access your award! Questions? Call the AmeriCorps Hotline at 1-800-942-2677

Award FAQ: Find the answers to common questions!

Title IV School List: These schools a guaranteed to accept federal financial aid (aka your Ed Award!). If your school isn’t on this list, make sure to ask if they will accept your award.