Land Management & Restoration Coordinator - VT Land Trust/VHCB
This position will support building baseline information across properties owned by Vermont Land Trust and create critical capacity to coordinate riparian restoration projects. The Land Management and Restoration Coordinator will support VLT in expanding capacity for three program areas: Lands, Restoration, and Forestry.
Vermont Land Trust protects land and fosters connections to the farms, forests, and community spaces that define us. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps) program, which supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape.
Member Duties:
* Conduct invasive plant and insect assessments and develop associated management plan activities
* Coordinate invasive species control efforts on VLT Lands
* Conduct monitoring and manual removal of invasive plants
* Participate in Cooperative Invasive Species Management Associations (CISMA) in Northern Vermont
* Conduct recreational trail assessments and management plans to address erosion
* Coordinate groups on trail improvements
* Maintain VLT trails, access areas, and signage as needed
* Manage community garden
* Support VLT’s land management
* Manage tracking, inventory, and maintenance of equipment used to support VLT Lands program
* Deliver educational programs on VLT’s initiatives
* Participate in VHCB AmeriCorps Events and Program Initiatives and an Independent Service Project
Program Benefits:
* Education award upon successful completion of service
* Childcare assistance if eligible
* Training
* Living Allowance
* Health Coverage
Terms:
* Car recommended
* Permits attendance at school during off hours
* Permits working at another job during off hours
Service Areas:
* Community Outreach
* Environment
Skills:
* Community Organization
* Team Work
* Environment
* Communications
* Leadership
* General Skills
The position is Full Time, requiring 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. The member will receive a living allowance of $30,500 (pre-tax) and an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.
High school diploma/GED required. Age requirement: Minimum 17, Maximum 99.
Program locations: VERMONT. Accepting applications from 09/24/2025 to 12/31/2025.
Contact: Daniel Kilborn, Newport VT 05855, 802-828-3249, m.watt@vhcb.org. More information: https://vhcb.org/vhcb-americorps/service-opportunities/
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