What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maryland Conservation Corps position at AmeriCorps?
Managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC) provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through conservation and service. MCC crews are placed in State Parks throughout Maryland, serving each region and covering a wide variety of environmental service. The needs of a respective area determines the type and scope of projects crews perform. In addition, MCC provides its members exceptional, exciting training and certifications in areas such as: Basic First Aid and CPR, Wildland Firefighting, Chainsaw Safety, and Environmental Education & Interpretation. Benefits include: access to low-cost housing, health insurance, childcare assistance, bi-weekly living allowance of $1200 before taxes, and extensive professional development experience. The recruitment period runs until all positions are filled. Maryland Conservation Members who graduate from this program cite their experience as making them highly competitive in natural resources management careers, and having experiences that they will cherish for a lifetime.
Member Duties : With the supervision of experienced Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, members engage in projects in Maryland's most beautiful places. Crews are placed throughout the state, specializing in services such as environmental education, trail work, park improvements, invasive species removal and habitat restoration. A crew's specialties are determined by the environmental and recreational needs of its region. Crews may focus on forestry work, trail maintenance and construction, reforestation, environmental education, wildlife habitat improvement and Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Housing , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service .
Terms :
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Car recommended , Uniforms provided and required .
Service Areas :
Disaster Relief , Environment .
Disaster Relief , Environment .
Skills :
Environment , Team Work , General Skills , Public Speaking .
Environment , Team Work , General Skills , Public Speaking .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Maryland Conservation Corps
Program Start/End Date
09/24/2025 - 08/14/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 25
Program Locations
MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 01/31/2025 To 09/30/2025
Contact
Annalyn O'Grady
580 Taylor Ave
Annapolis MD 21401
443-883-6514
annalyn.ogrady@maryland.gov
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/mcc.aspx
Listing ID
125577
