AmeriCorps Conservation Service Member
Position Duration: Flexible Start Date – August 1, 2026
300 total hours
Location: Latrobe, PA
Compensation: This 300-hour position offers a $450 biweekly stipend and a $1,565.08 education award upon successful completion.
About Westmoreland Land Trust
The Westmoreland Land Trust (WLT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving and stewarding land of ecological, cultural, and recreational value for public benefit. Since its founding, WLT has permanently protected over 700 acres in Westmoreland County through purchase or donation. Our flagship public-access properties include the 350-acre Saint Xavier Nature Preserve, Ackermann Nature Preserve, Meadowlark Nature and Art Park, and Twin Lakes Meadow. In addition to land protection, WLT provides nature education programming at its preserves and across all Westmoreland County School Districts.
Position Summary
The Westmoreland Land Trust AmeriCorps Conservation Service Member will support Westmoreland Land Trust’s mission to conserve land and connect people to nature through hands-on environmental education, volunteer engagement, and stewardship of protected properties. The Service Member will play a key role in delivering education programs, coordinating volunteer activities, and assisting with on-the-ground land stewardship work across WLT’s preserves, including Saint Xavier Nature Preserve, Ackermann Nature Preserve, Meadowlark Nature and Art Park, & Twin Lakes Meadows.
Key Responsibilities
Land Stewardship Support (60%)
- Assist with stewardship activities across WLT preserves, including trail maintenance, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, and site beautification efforts.
- Support seasonal land management tasks in coordination with staff and volunteers.
- Help document stewardship activities through basic data collection, photographs, and field notes.
Volunteer Coordination & Community Engagement (20%)
- Assist with the coordination and facilitation of volunteer workdays at the properties, service projects, and community events.
- Support volunteer recruitment/community outreach, communication, and on-site engagement.
- Attend and assist with leading volunteer workdays on the preserves for activities such as trail maintenance, plantings, invasives removals, etc.
Nature Education (20%)
- Assist with the planning, preparation, and delivery of nature education programs for children & adults.
- Assist with the development of educational materials and promotional materials.
- Promote programming across Westmoreland County and represent WLT at community tabling and outreach events.
The Service Member will receive:
– Exposure to land trust operations, partnerships, and community-based conservation efforts.
– Training in nature education methods, volunteer management, and land stewardship best practices.
– Opportunities to gain experience working with children, adults, volunteers, and conservation – professionals.
– Mentorship and professional development related to careers in conservation, education, or nonprofit leadership.
Qualifications
- Interest in land stewardship and conservation, nature education, and community engagement.
- Ability to work weekends and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Comfort working with children, families, volunteers, and diverse community groups.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Willingness to learn and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple sites preferred.
- College coursework or experience in environmental studies, education, biology, parks and recreation, or related fields is a plus.
Benefits
- $450 Bi-weekly Living allowance
- $1,565.08 Education Award upon successful completion of service
- Professional training and networking opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Hands-on experience in environmental education and land conservation
- Meaningful service that strengthens communities and protects natural resources
To Apply
Submit a résuméand letter of interest to info@westmorelandlandtrust.org with “AmeriCorps Service Member” in the subject line. Deadline: April 9, 2026. Position open until filled.