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Assistant Land Steward and Cohort Leader

Black Swamp Conservancy

Pemberville, Ohio

Job Type AmeriCorps
Salary $23,460 total stipend in addition to $1,400 in mileage, training, and equipment
Benefits $7,395 Segal Education Award - This award may be used to repay qualified student loans and to pay current education expenses at eligible institutions.
Deadline Aug 01, 2025
Experience 0 - 1 years

Duties include invasive plant control, native habitat restoration, and basic preserve maintenance. During the summer season, this position will work closely with a team of 6 cohort members, supporting and guiding them through their service experience. They will serve alongside the cohort members on a regular basis, providing resources and assistance to help them navigate their service and cohort experience. The selected applicant will independently supervise a crew of 3-4 individuals at least one day per week during the summer season, ensuring that all tasks are performed safely and in accordance with established protocols. Additionally, cohort leaders will be responsible for fostering a safe and productive work environment that will help team members grow and succeed.

  • Inspire and serve as a role model and guide cohort members through effective leadership, communication, and individual/team support.
  •  Invasive Plant Control, using mechanical methods (cut, pull, etc.) and herbicides.
  • Native habitat restoration - planting trees, plants or seeds, and caring for trees and shrubs.
  • Basic Preserve maintenance - trash & litter, parking lot & trail maintenance, installing signs.
  • Biological monitoring of plant and animal communities at restored sites.
  • Complete monthly activity reports, required timesheets and periodic reports through OnCorps online system and email.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The chosen member will serve as part of the conservancy’s Stewardship Crew, under the direction of the Land Steward. Applicants must be willing to serve in challenging conditions including rain, heat, humidity, and muddy fields.

HOW TO APPLY

Email resume & cover letter to Scarlet Rice, Land Steward - steward@blackswamp.org.

Applications due August 1st. Interviews will begin July 14th.

When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.

Category General / Stewardship, Restoration
Tags Conservation Corps