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Lakes Region Conservation Corps

An AmeriCorps progam

Be a part of the driving force behind the Lake Region's conservation efforts

The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps state service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The Squam Lakes Association manages the Lakes Region Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program, and is one of eight host sites within the program.

Full-Term Positions

January–November

Full-Term members serving at the SLA have the opportunity to experience the seasonal nature of conservation from January through November. The quiet winter is spent deep diving into projects, followed by a booming summer full of boots on the ground conservation, and closing with a picturesque autumn with time to run reports and close out the season. Read more about the four assistant tracks you can apply for below.

Watershed Resources

4 positions

Watershed Resources Assistants (WRA) and the Water Quality Coordinator (WQC) work closely with the Director of Conservation. WRA’s ensure that all conservation related projects and programs are operating efficiently under three core areas: research, monitoring, and restoration, with the goal of continued improvement of the water quality of the Squam Watershed.

Trails & Access

2 positions

Trails & Access Assistants (TAA) work closely with the Facilities & Access Manager. TAA’s will oversee components of SLA’s hiking trail management, outdoor access programs, and facilities maintenance.

Education & Outreach

2 positions

Education & Outreach Assistants (EOA) work closely with the Director of Education. EOA’s will improve and develop curriculum for current education programming, expand programming to reach K-12 classrooms, and develop and promote outreach content.

Volunteer Program Assistant

1 position

The Volunteer Assistant (VPA) will work closely with the Volunteer and Membership Manager. The VA will manage volunteers and aim to increase volunteer engagement at the SLA.

Full-term program benefits

  • Wilderness First Aid & CPR (value of $245)
  • SSI Open Water Diver certification (value of $780)
  • NAUI Weed Control Diver certification (value of $150)
  • NH Commercial boating license
  • Plow operator training
  • Motorboat operator training
  • Housing with kitchen and laundry facilities
  • Bi-weekly stipend: $839.10 ($18,700 aggregate; subject to taxes)
  • AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program and 1700 hours minimum: $7,395
  • AmeriCorps Health Insurance (value of $4,500+)
  • Eligible for student loan forbearance and interest accrual repayment on eligible loans

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