S Front Recreation Team - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Warm Springs Front Country Recreation Team – George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Title:

James River Warm Springs Front Country Recreation Team

Positions:
Lead and Regular positions available

Location:

Based out of Warm Springs, VA;
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Dates of Service:
March 9th, 2026 – February 19th, 2027 (50‑week term)

Pay:
Lead: $800/week ($600 living stipend + $200 additional benefit) Regular: $760/week ($600 living stipend + $160 additional benefit)

Status:
This is a full‑time 40‑hour/week temporary Ameri Corps National Service position.

Contact: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. In your application, please mention if you’re interested in the Lead position. We are accepting applications until January 31st.

Our Individual Placement program works to connect young people to conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, DC, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation organizations. As an Ameri Corps program, participants commit to a term of service at their placement site in order to gain hands‑on experience and a variety of benefits to help them succeed in achieving their career goals.

ACC welcomes national applicants, but also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve.

The Recreation Program of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and enriching outdoor experiences for the public. Our mission is to manage and maintain a diverse range of recreation sites—campgrounds, day‑use areas, trails—while promoting environmental stewardship, public engagement, and equitable access to public lands. The department oversees volunteer coordination, site operations, and compliance with federal standards to ensure high‑quality visitor services and long‑term resource protection.

This team will focus on the restoration and management of developed recreation facilities, primarily at Lake Moomaw, including 8 developed campgrounds, 2 swimming beaches, numerous picnic pavilions, trails, and dispersed recreation. This hands‑on role sustains high‑quality visitor experiences through routine site upkeep, resource protection, site restoration, and collaborative project work. It is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in natural resource management, outdoor recreation, or federal land agency service.

During the term, members will gain experience in front‑country developed recreation operations and optional training opportunities, such as chainsaw certification (S‑212), herbicide application training, and other field‑based skill development. Training with heavy equipment is possible with interest and capability. Housing may be available for these positions.

• Collaborate with Forest Service staff and campground hosts to ensure compliance with agency standards and public expectations.
• Perform routine maintenance at developed recreation sites, including cleaning restrooms, removing trash, and restocking supplies; inspect and maintain infrastructure such as picnic tables, fire rings, kiosks, and signage.
• Assist with minor repairs, landscaping, and amenity upkeep at developed recreation sites.
• Support seasonal opening and closing procedures, including hazard assessments and infrastructure prep.
• Participate in special projects such as trail work, interpretive installations, or infrastructure improvements.
• Monitor visitor use and report safety concerns, vandalism, or resource damage to Forest Service staff.
• Manage credit card purchases, submitting receipts monthly.
• Assist with data collection and monthly accomplishment reports.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance drop‑off.

To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30, a U.S. citizen, and have received a high school diploma or GED. Employment is conditional upon completion of a National Sex Offender Public Registry check and a federal criminal background…