Front Country Recreation Teams for the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Internship Details
Title of Internship: Front Country Recreation Teams for the George Washington and Jefferson National ForestsInternship Description:
Title: Front Country Recreation Teams for the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests
Location: Multiple positions available in the following locations –
Blacksburg, VA or Natural Bridge, VA; Harrisonburg, VA; Hot Springs, VA; Norton, VA; Lyndhurst, VA
Start Dates: March or April 2026 for 50-week terms
Pay: Lead member: $800/week ($600/living stipend + $200/additional benefit
Regular member: $760/week ($600/living stipend + $160/additional benefit)
Status: This is a full-time 40 hour/week, temporary AmeriCorps National Service position.
Position Summary:
The Front Country Recreation Teams will support daily operations and maintenance across Forest Service-managed campgrounds, day-use areas, and other popular recreation areas. This position is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in natural resource management, outdoor recreation, or federal land agency service.
Internship Requirement/Qualifications:
| General Qualifications: To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award. In addition, applicants must: Possess a valid driver’s license Obtain a First Aid/CPR certification by their first day of service Physically capable of strenuous field activities (off-trail hiking, monitoring, survey, etc.) for 10 hours in adverse conditions (high heat, high humidity, biting insects, rough terrain, inclement weather) while carrying up to 40 lbs. Desired Skills/Qualifications: Preferred recreation operations and trail experience. |
Location: Blacksburg
VTOP Region: Region 8
Format: In-person
Start Date: 3/9/2026
End Date: 2/19/2026
Application Deadline: 2/28/2026
Appalachian Conservation Corps
| Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) works to connect young people to critical conservation service projects across the Appalachian region and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, D.C., and Pennsylvania. As a Corps program, ACC partners with public land managers to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations envisioning a world with healthy lands, air, and water, thriving people, and resilient communities. |