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Nursery Operations Assistant - Intervale Center/VHCB

Serving as the Nursery Operations Assistant, you'll help propagate and grow tens of thousands of native trees and shrubs for conservation projects statewide and engage volunteers to help grow the conservation movement. This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. The Intervale Center’s mission is to strengthen community food systems that sustain farms, land, and people. The Nursery Operations Assistant will directly support the Intervale Conservation Nursery’s program to protect and steward the natural environment as the foundation of our food system. Their service will increase the number of native trees and shrubs grown and planted for statewide restoration projects to improve ecosystem health for Vermont’s vital watersheds. The Nursery Operations Assistant will also engage hundreds of volunteers. The Intervale Center has grown to become a leader in the community food systems movement, and we strive to not just strengthen aspects of the food system, but to engage and build community as much as possible. Position begins May 4, 2026 and ends October 30, 2026. This position is Half Time: Requires 915 hours of service for an average of 40 hours per week for 5 months. Member will receive a living allowance of $16,147 (pre-tax), and an education award of $3,697.50 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service. Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.

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Member Duties : • Seed and cutting collection; plant propagation and green house service tasks • Field maintenance including weeding, irrigation, transplant and harvest of native trees • Leading and organizing groups of volunteers at the nursery • Land stewardship responsibilities including invasive species removal and beautification of the Intervale Center. • Participate in all VHCB AmeriCorps Trainings, Service Days, Events, and Program Initiatives. • Engage in professional and personal development activities and networking opportunities. •Attending Intervale Center staff meetings as appropriate •Coordinating with volunteer groups to facilitate smooth volunteer experience; tracking volunteer hours •Participate in Disaster Relief Services and projects

Program Benefits : Training , Health Coverage , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible .

Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :
Environment .

Skills :
Team Work , Environment , General Skills .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
Nursery Operations Assistant - Intervale Center/VHCB

Program Start/End Date
05/04/2026 - 10/30/2026

Work Schedule	Part Time

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations	VERMONT

Accepting Applications
From 01/05/2026 To 05/04/2026

Contact	Christine Cramer
180 Intervale Rd
Burlington VT 05401
802-660-0440
m.watt@vhcb.org
https://vhcb.org/our-programs/

Listing ID	112875


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