Immerse yourself in environmental projects and cultivate connection to the Northwest, your teammates, and the unique ecological features that define our region. WCC is recruiting AmeriCorps members on the Olympic Peninsula and statewide!
Serving with WCC means spending your days outdoors, in all weather conditions, accomplishing projects that restore and enhance landscapes across Washington. Crew members serve on a crew of five AmeriCorps members, along with an experienced crew supervisor who provides training, mentorship, and development opportunities.
WCC supports a variety of crew types:
Restoration crews focus on habitat restoration and enhancement projects such as planting trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, and monitoring and maintaining restoration sites.
Trail crews focus on recreation enhancements such as building and maintaining trails, public camping infrastructure, bridges, boardwalks and more.
Spike crews travel around the state of Washington to complete both restoration and recreation focused projects. Food and lodging are provided while in travel status. Time on spike projects will vary by crew and may between 25-75% of the service term.
WCC partners with over 100 organizations across Washington State including Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments and non-profits. Members have opportunities to network with leaders in ecological restoration and recreation access efforts statewide and regionally. WCC prioritizes physical and emotional safety and provides training for all field activities.
Members are also eligible for:
Living allowance of $1,441 twice a month ($2,882 per month, before taxes)
Location-based elevated living allowance available for members with positions based in King, Snohomish, and Clark counties: $1,568 twice a month ($3,136 per month, before taxes).
AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35 (scholarship) upon successful completion of 3-month contract (and 450 service hours).
Educational loan forbearance is available through AmeriCorps for qualified loans.
Health insurance starting on the first day of service. WCC pays the monthly insurance premium.
Accessible and quality mental health services through the Member Assistance Program (MAP).
AmeriCorps Child Care Benefit Program, which is available to qualified full-time AmeriCorps State Members who need the benefit to serve.
Positions in your area: WCC is recruiting to fill positions across Washington State, including positions on the Olympic Peninsula and surrounding areas:
CREW-PORT TOWNSEND/JEFFERSON COUNTY MULTPLE SPONSOR: Restoration crew, 3 positions
CREW-PORT ANGELES/CLALLAM COUNTY MULTIPLE SPONSORS: Restoration crew, 1 position
CREW-BELFAIR/HOOD CANAL SALMON ENHANCEMENT GROUP & MULTIPLE SPONSORS: Restoration crew, 1 position
CREW-BELFAIR/HOOD CANAL DNR & MULTIPLE SPONSORS: Trail crew, 1 position
Eligibility and Terms of Service
Age range: Must be 18-25 years old, with exceptions for those with military service or with mental or sensory disabilities. Strong preference is given to Washington state residents.
Typical schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. When traveling, schedule could alternately be Thursday - Thursday (10-hour days) with six days off prior.
Start and end date: June 9, 2025 – September 4, 2025
AmeriCorps Eligibility: US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent US Resident Alien
Application:
Learn more and apply online today: https://www.ecology.wa.gov/wcc.