Working Lands Climate Corps - Apply by August 5th - Bennington County Conservation District

Working Lands Climate Corps - Apply by August 5th

Accepting Applications through August 5th!

We are thrilled to officially be accepting applications for young adults to participate as Members in our 1-year Conservation Career Workforce Development Program, as part of the Working Lands Climate Corps, a program of Americorps. We are looking to fill 3 trainee (2-days/week) and 1 coordinator (3-days/week) positions to serve in Bennington County.

Members will be granted a monthly living allowance and are eligible to receive a higher education award upon completion of the program.

Travel is required to "mini conservation boot camps" for one week in September and one week in February.

By the conclusion of the program, Members will have the opportunity to become Certified Conservation Planners, a certification that is accepted in all U.S. states and territories.

Review the job descriptions and apply by filling following the Apply Here Link. Please upload your resume detailing your education and work experience, as well as a cover letter describing your interest in pursuing a career in conservation agriculture in the linked application portal.

Farm Force (WLCC) - Half Time (Coordinators).pdf Farm Force (WLCC) - Reduced Half Time (Trainees).pdf

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