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Recreation Technician - AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy
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Recreation Technician Individual Placement - AmeriCorps 

 

Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) 

Host Site: U.S. Forest Service – Pisgah Ranger District (National Forests in North Carolina) 

Location: Pisgah Forest, NC - Ranger District offices and field sites across the District

Status: Full-time Individual Placement (AmeriCorps), 11 months (50 weeks) 

Position Dates: April 2026 – March 2027

AmeriCorps Slot: 1700 hours 

Positions Available: 2

Compensation: $900/week ($480 living allowance and $420 additional benefit)

Benefits: AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of $7,395 upon successful completion 

 

About Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) 

Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) partners with public land managers to engage young adults, and veterans in meaningful conservation service projects. Through hands-on work in the field, CCNC members develop skills in natural resource management, outdoor leadership, and community engagement while improving trails, restoring habitats, and enhancing recreation areas. CCNC is an AmeriCorps-affiliated program dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders through service, education, and teamwork. 

 

About the Pisgah Ranger District 

The Pisgah Ranger District boundary spans 4 counties and is comprised of more than 165,000 acres that feature mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and diverse forested lands.  It is considered a premier recreational destination with approximately 400 miles of hike, bike, and equestrian use trails as well as opportunities to fish, hunt, camp, or simply enjoy the scenery. 

The forest features a board spectrum of land management activities that include fire, vegetation programs, wildlife and fisheries management, special uses, historical site management, visitor services and public programming. Program management includes close working relationships with trusted partner organizations and volunteer trail groups.

The district also includes two designated Wilderness Areas: Shining Rock and Middle Prong with small sections of the Mountains to Sea Trail and Art Loeb Trail.  The Blue Ridge Parkway runs through the Pisgah District with additional trail and recreational activities.  Other notable places within the district include The Forest Heritage Scenic Byway, Sliding Rock Recreation Area, Looking Glass Rock, John Rock, Waterfalls (such as Looking Glass Falls and Rainbow Falls), and the Bent Creek Experimental Forest located near the NC Arboretum in Asheville, NC.

For more information, visit: 

  • Brevard, NC in Transylvania County, NC:  www.explorebrevard.com
  • Asheville, NC in Buncombe County, NC: www.exploreasheville.com
  • Hendersonville, NC in Henderson County, NC: www.visithendersonville.org
  • National Forests in North Carolina: https://www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc

 

 

 

 

 

Position Summary 

These AmeriCorps positions will support the Pisgah Ranger District’s dispersed recreation and trails program, ensuring public lands remain accessible, safe, and well-maintained. These roles include visitor engagement, trail maintenance, roadside campsite maintenance and monitoring, safety monitoring, and conservation stewardship. 

One position will be focused on Dispersed Recreation sites, and one position will be focused on Trails.

Both positions will work together, as well as with the larger recreation team on the District and under the direction of the Trails, Dispersed Recreation, and Wilderness Program Manager.

 

These positions have the option to be extended for multiple terms, as funding is currently secured for up to five years. Please note that while these positions may be extended, AmeriCorps members are only eligible to receive a Segal Education Award for up to two terms of service. 

 

 

Description of Duties 

 

Site and Facility Maintenance 

  • Perform maintenance and landscaping at developed and dispersed recreation sites. 
  • Maintain and rehabilitate recreation areas, trails, and facilities in accordance with Forest Service     standards. 
  • Clean and naturalize roadside and backcountry dispersed sites. 
  • Install and maintain signage and safety messaging for recreation sites and trails.
  • Assist with removal of hazard trees and with maintenance or construction of trail and wilderness bridges. 
  • Perform routine maintenance and care of assigned vehicles and field equipment. 

 

Safety and Compliance 

  • Conduct safety hazard analyses of recreation areas; take or recommend corrective action. 
  • Monitor sites to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. 
  • Inspect and report on facility and site conditions, including visitor safety concerns. 

 

Visitor Engagement and Partnerships 

  • Engage with visitors to share information on recreation regulations, opportunities, and safety.
  • Support and coordinate with volunteers and partner organizations involved in recreation or trail activities. 
  • Represent the Forest Service and CCNC professionally while maintaining a positive and helpful attitude. 

Planning and Implementation 

  • Assist in developing and implementing operations and maintenance plans. 
  • Monitor trail conditions and usage to support sustainable recreation (basic data collection, photos, GPS points). 
  • Work safely in varied conditions, including inclement weather, with minimal supervision after training. 

 

Schedule and Working Conditions 

  • Typically 40 hours/week; some weekend or holiday work during peak seasons. 
  • Frequent field days with hiking over uneven terrain while carrying tools/equipment; exposure to heat/cold, precipitation, insects, and remote settings. 
  • CCNC vehicles may be used for field travel; valid license and insurability required. 

 

Qualifications 

Minimum 

  • Interest in conservation, public land stewardship, and outdoor recreation management. 
  • Valid driver’s license; insurable for CCNC vehicles. 
  • Ability to work outdoors in rugged conditions and inclement weather. 
  • Strong communication skills and professional public contact. 
  • Self-motivated; able to work independently while following safety guidelines. 
  • Eligible for AmeriCorps service and able to pass required background checks. 

 

Preferred 

  • Experience working with multiple volunteer groups and partners.
  • USFS B Sawyer certification (or ability to obtain) for hazard-tree work. 
  • Wilderness First Aid/CPR (WFA/WFR preferred where applicable). 
  • Experience with hand tools, trail maintenance, or outdoor labor. 
  • Familiarity with GPS/mobile data collection; GIS exposure a plus. 
  • Trailer/UTV experience
  • Experience using landscaping equipment: push mowers, zero turns, weed eaters, leaf blowers, etc.

 

Member Benefits 

  • Living allowance of 
  • AmeriCorps Segal Education Award of $7,395 upon successful completion. 
  • Reimbursement of up to $150 for medical certification (First/Aid CPR or above). 
  • On-the-job training provided. 
  • AmeriCorps Orientation, including training on prohibited and unallowable activities. 
  • Accrue hours towards the Public Land Corps Certificate that offers hiring authority when applying for future federal positions. 
  • Health insurance and childcare assistance (if eligible). 
  • Members may be eligible for student loan forbearance. 
  • Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist. 
  • Depending upon the academic institution and program, positions may fulfill internship requirements. 
  • Professional development opportunities (mentorship, resume support, alumni listserv, etc.) 
  • Exposure to natural resource career paths and opportunities. 

 

Physical Requirements: Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that people with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruitment process, please send a request to the hiring manager. 

 

For questions, contact: Rachel Robinson, rrobinson@conservationlegacy.org

 

Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or 

any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruitment process, please send a request to the hiring manager.