Natural Resources Technician - Franklin County NRCD/VHCB AmeriCorps

Natural Resources Technician

Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District

431 Franklin Park West, St. Albans, Vermont

Full Time AmeriCorps position requiring a minimum of 1720 hours. The position begins January 12, 2027 and ends December 10, 2027.

This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach of creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. VHCB AmeriCorps is a national service program that places members with non-profit housing or land conservation organizations around the state. 

The Franklin County Natural Resources Conservation District empowers and partners with land stewards and communities on the ground by supporting connections that benefit natural resources, water quality, soil health, and the working landscape in Franklin County and across Northwest Vermont. 

The Natural Resources Technician will join FCNRCD's Natural Resources team and support the planning and implementation of natural resources and water quality projects, as well as the creation and improvement of systems that enhance FCNRCD's outreach efforts.

Essential Functions

• Assist with FCNRCD’s annual tree and trout sale during the ordering and inventory organizing and pick-up periods.
• Participate in ecosystem restoration tasks in the field, including tree plantings, restoration site maintenance, and willow stake harvesting.
• Assist with fall soil sampling at Franklin County farms.
• Create and update program tracking systems, including volunteer tracking, event/outreach tracking, project development tracking, blogpost planning, and ArcGIS Online mapping of clean water projects across Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.
• Assist with outreach, visits, and clean water projects in the Lake Carmi watershed.
• Collaborate with FCNRCD staff to plan, organize, and host public education events on water quality and natural resources management.
• Assist with FCNRCD’s Watershed Science101 program in Franklin County schools and other environmental education opportunities with Franklin County youth.
• Participate in an Independent Service Project under the guidance of VHCB AmeriCorps.
• Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Program Initiatives & outreach efforts, and storytelling activities that promote AmeriCorps.
• Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities. 
• Submit bi-weekly timesheets.
• Complete all enrollment and exit requirements.

Benefits

• A living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax).
• An education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of term of service
• Healthcare coverage
• Childcare assistance (must meet qualifications) 
• Loan forbearance for federally backed student loans, if qualified