TAM Trails Steward - Middlebury Area Land Trust/VHCB

Play a vital role in maintaining, improving, and expanding Middlebury Area Land Trust's (MALT) 19-mile Trail Around Middlebury (TAM) and its connections to the North Country National Scenic Trail and surrounding community networks. Spend your days repairing trail tread, constructing bridges, installing signage, and leading volunteers in the important service that keeps our trail system accessible! You¿ll also develop outreach materials to share MALT¿s story with the public.
Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) is a community-based conservation organization based in Middlebury, Vermont. As an ¿Area¿ land trust, MALT¿s regional service area encompasses all of Addison county. MALT protects and stewards over 3,500 acres of conserved lands and manages more than 30 miles of trails, including the Trail Around Middlebury (TAM). Our organization's mission is to connect our community with the lands we protect through conservation, recreation, and education.
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.
This position is Full Time: Requires 1,720 hours for an average of 40 hours per week for 47 weeks. Member will receive a living allowance of $31,000 (pre-tax) and an education award of $7,395 (pre-tax) upon successful completion of service.
Other benefits include health insurance, federal school loan forbearance, and various training and networking opportunities.