Location: Bend, Redmond, or Prineville, Oregon (Housing is not provided. You must find housing in Central Oregon.) 
Service Term: 47 weeks (1700-hour AmeriCorps term) 
Start Date: June 2026 
Status: Full-Time AmeriCorps Member Position 

About Heart of Oregon Corps 

Heart of Oregon Corps inspires and empowers positive change in the lives of young people through jobs, education, and stewardship. Our High Desert Conservation Corps (HDCC) program engages young adults ages 17–24 in hands-on conservation service projects across Central Oregon. 

HDCC crews partner with organizations like the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bend Park & Recreation District to complete projects such as: 

• Habitat restoration 
• Fire fuels reduction 
• Trail maintenance  
• Invasive species management 
• Fencing and land stewardship projects 

Position Overview 

The AmeriCorps Field Team Leader (FTL) is a leadership role that supports and mentors a crew of young adults completing conservation projects across Central Oregon. 

FTLs help coordinate daily project work, model strong teamwork, and support crew development while gaining valuable leadership and natural resource management experience. 

You will work with the Crew Leader and gradually take on more leadership responsibility—including leading the crew independently on project days after training. 

About 90% of service occurs outdoors on public lands in a variety of weather conditions. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support daily conservation projects and field logistics 
• Mentor a crew of members ages 17–24 
• Transport crews to project sites using HOC vehicles 
• Support crew development and positive team culture 
• Assist with project tracking and reporting 
• Participate in occasional overnight camping projects 

Schedule

Typical service schedules include: 

Option 1 

Monday–Friday 

7:50 AM – 4:30 PM 

Option 2 

Monday–Thursday 

Four 10-hour days (6:50 AM – 5:30 PM) 

Schedules may vary depending on projects, weather, and season.

AmeriCorps Benefits 

• Living Allowance: Up to $27,730 (pre-tax ,paid biweekly) 
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: $7,395 upon successful completion 
• Health Coverage: Oregon Health Plan (if you qualify) 
• Childcare assistance (if eligible) 
• Student loan forbearance for qualifying federal loans 
• Up to 12 paid holidays + 80 hours sick/vacation leave

Professional training opportunities may include: 

• CPR / First Aid 
• Mental Health First Aid 
• Chainsaw S212 
• Crosscut Saw 
• Wilderness First Aid 

 Minimum Qualifications 

• Preferred 21+ for driving requirements (19+ considered with previous corps experience) 
• Interest in conservation, outdoor work, and youth leadership 
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions 
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and hike several miles daily 
• Valid driver’s license preferred 
• Available for the entire 47-week service term 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident 

Previous conservation corps or outdoor leadership experience is helpful but not required. 

Heart of Oregon Corps is an equal opportunity employer; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Alternative formats are available upon request by contacting recruitment@heartoforegon.org . As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Heart of Oregon Corps is prohibited from discriminating on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, and against any beneficiary of programs on the basis of the beneficiary’s citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States.