Corps Positions

EARTHCORPS CREW PROGRAM

EarthCorps Crew is EarthCorps’ signature Conservation Corps program! In the EarthCorps Crew program, you’ll be rolling up your sleeves to implement environmental restoration projects around Seattle and western Washington.

The heart of the crew experience is working side-by-side and building a close-knit crew of 6-7 AmeriCorps and international participants.  Crews work, camp, and learn together through the daily process of performing environmental restoration. It takes a lot of hard work, sweat, and happens outdoors in all kinds of weather.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects throughout the Puget Sound region, which may include invasive plant removal (both manual and through herbicide application), native plant installation, trail construction and maintenance, and stream and salmon habitat restoration. Projects take place in a variety of urban, suburban, and rural settings. Workdays are from 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, including some weekends.

Service Learning /ˈsərvəs ˈlərniNG/ NOUN: An experiential education strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection.

EarthCorps’ emphasis on service learning takes our conservation corps program to the next level. The EarthCorps Crew program devotes time to professional and personal growth through workshops and trainings that provide deeper context for the field work, as well as helping you explore your leadership potential. Topics include basic Pacific Northwest botany and ecology, environmental restoration theories and concepts, natural resource management, global environmental issues, and interpersonal and cross-cultural communication. You will also take part in two or three multi-day, off-site retreats.

There are three positions in the EarthCorps Crew Program:

AmeriCorps Crew Members (for U.S. residents)

The AmeriCorps Crew Member positions run from January through December each year. In addition to a monthly stipend, AmeriCorps members can earn an AmeriCorps Education Award after completing the full program. Occasionally, short-term positions become available throughout the year. Read a full position description from a past posting here: AmeriCorps Crew Member Position Description.

See if EarthCorps is currently hiring for AmeriCorps Crew Members on our Apply Now page.

International Crew Members (for non-U.S. residents)

The International Crew Member position is for non-U.S. residents to come and train in Seattle, Washington. It runs from June through December each year. International Crew Members are sponsored by EarthCorps on a J-1 Trainee visa. EarthCorps charges no fees for international participants. However, participants are responsible for costs associated with applying for a visa and purchasing airfare to and from Seattle. International participants live with Host Families in Seattle who provide room and board and a glimpse into Pacific Northwest culture. Read a full position description from a past posting here: International Crew Member Position Description.

For more information about what it’s like to be an international participant, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

See if EarthCorps is currently hiring for International Crew Members on our Apply Now page.

Crew Leader

Crew Leader is an AmeriCorps position that provides young adults who have previous restoration experience an opportunity to refine their leadership and habitat restoration skills. Crew Leaders spend their days in the field with their crew, where they act as mentors responsible for the facilitation of crew safety and well-being, productivity, morale, and quality of work. Additionally, Crew Leaders will coordinate projects between clients, EarthCorps project managers, and their crews. EarthCorps has a reputation for quality, hard work, and safety, and you’ll be expected to motivate your crew to reflect that reputation and have fun.

The Crew Leader position runs from January through December and is open to qualified individuals, both program alumni and outside applicants. Read a full position description from a past posting here: Crew Leader Position Description.

See if EarthCorps is currently hiring for Crew Leaders on our Apply Now page.

EARTHCORPS SPECIALIST PROGRAM

The EarthCorps Specialist program provides opportunities for young adults with experience in hands-on environmental work who want to focus on specific skills within community engagement and habitat restoration. EarthCorps Specialists gain leadership practice in community building, project coordination, implementation, and logistics.

These positions are often embedded within our Community and Volunteer Engagement Team and our Field Team at EarthCorps.

The EarthCorps Community and Volunteer Engagement Team is the branch of EarthCorps that engages the community in land restoration. A team of volunteer and community specialists, along with staff, lead hundreds of volunteers each year. At EarthCorps volunteer events, we see firsthand how the act of working side-by-side to restore public lands brings people together.

As a volunteer specialist or community specialist, you will participate in workshops that include volunteer engagement, event planning and management, public speaking, and restoration best management practices.

Volunteer Specialist

Volunteer Specialist is an AmeriCorps position that provides an opportunity for young adults who have restoration or service experience. They will refine their leadership skills by facilitating service learning experiences for volunteers.

As a Volunteer Specialist, you will assist with all aspects of managing volunteer events, including on-site supervision and education of volunteers, maintenance of Volunteer Program tools and materials, and volunteer event planning. EarthCorps works with more than 500 volunteers and even more community members at outreach events over the course of a year, so as a Volunteer Specialist, you’ll be the public face of EarthCorps.

The volunteer specialist position runs from March through December and is open to qualified individuals, both program alumni and outside applicants. Read a full position description from a past posting here:  Volunteer Specialist Position Description.

See if EarthCorps is currently hiring for Volunteer Specialists on our Apply Now page.

Community  Specialist 

Community Specialist is a Washington Climate Corps Network (WCCN) position that provides an opportunity for young adults who have community engagement experience. They will refine their leadership skills through facilitating relationships with community partners and leading service learning experiences for volunteers.
As a Community Specialist, you will spend up to 50% of your time in support of an EarthCorps community partner organization.  Your projects will be determined in collaboration with the community partner to help meet their needs and community goals.  Community Partner organizations change from year to year, so please check the Apply Now page to see the specific partnerships being supported by the role.    

Community Specialists also assist EarthCorps Volunteer Specialists with all aspects of managing volunteer events, including on-site supervision and education of volunteers, maintenance of Volunteer Program tools and materials, and volunteer event planning. EarthCorps works with more than 500 volunteers and even more community members at outreach events over the course of a year, so as a Community Specialist, you’ll be the public face of EarthCorps. 

The Community Specialist position runs from March through December and is open to qualified individuals, both program alumni and outside applicants. Read a full position description from a past posting here:  Community Specialist Position Description. 

See if EarthCorps is currently hiring for Community Specialists on our Apply Now page. 

Volunteer Specialist LEAD 

Volunteer Specialist LEAD is an AmeriCorps position that provides young adults who have previous leadership and community engagement experience an opportunity to refine their leadership skills. The Volunteer Specialist LEAD spends their day acting as a mentor for the Specialist Team.  They are responsible for the facilitation of team safety and well-being, productivity, morale, and quality of work. Additionally, crew leaders will be coordinating projects between community partners, EarthCorps project managers, and the team.

The Volunteer Specialist LEAD position runs from January through December and is open to qualified individuals, both program alumni and outside applicants. Read a full position description here: Volunteer Specialist LEAD Position Description

See if EarthCorps is currently hiring for Volunteer Specialst LEAD on our Apply Now page. 

Habitat Restoration Specialist 

Habitat Restoration Specialist is an AmeriCorps position that plays a critical support role to our field service team by serving as a project assistant and occasional crew leader.

As a Habitat Restoration Specialist, you will work closely with a Project Manager to coordinate and implement restoration Projects. Often, the Habitat Restoration Specialists serve as on-site project leaders for EarthCorps, assist with monitoring and data collection, and foster and encourage leadership development among EarthCorps Crew Members.

Habitat Restoration Specialists spend about 60% of their time in a field setting and participate in habitat restoration in all types of weather.

The Habitat Restoration Specialist position runs from January through December and is open to qualified individuals, both program alumni and outside applicants. Read a full position description from a past posting here:  Habitat Restoration Specialist 

See if EarthCorps is currently hiring for Habitat Restoration Specialists on our Apply Now page.