Program Coordinator

 

Title: Program Coordinator
Starting Salary Range: The starting salary range for this position will be in the $22.93- $23.62 per hour range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position.

Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position.

Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to ensure internal salary equity.
Location: Harrisonburg, VA
Status: Full-Time, Non-/Exempt
Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Retirement, Paid Time Off
Reports to: Program Manager or Crew Program Director
Posting Period: Please apply before October 17, 2025

Organizational Summary:

Conservation Legacy is a nationwide non-profit.

The Corps programs within the organization engage participants in diverse conservation and community projects that serve public and private lands.

These projects provide opportunities for personal and professional development and strive toward a high priority of needs for public land managers and community partners.

Through the mission of engaging future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service; Conservation Legacy works toward a world with healthy lands, air, and water; thriving people and resilient communities.

 

Program Summary:

Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) works to connect young people to critical conservation service work across Appalachia and neighboring communities in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, DC, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.

As an AmeriCorps program, ACC partners with public land managers to identify, plan, and complete projects that improve public access, habitat quality, and economic development.

ACC is a program of Conservation Legacy, a nationwide network of conservation service organizations.

Our programs focus on service, place-based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility, and career development.

ACC also provides an opportunity for members to learn about the local environment and issues affecting it and introduces individuals to recreation and resource management careers.

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

 

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator’s (“Coordinator” or “they“) primary responsibilities are to: Participate in the planning and execution of crew leader and member trainings; Coordinate communication between the field and the office; Support and mentor all field staff; Ensure crews are both supported and prepared to maintain safety, program integrity, and quality projects in the field; manage project logistics, property access, mapping, and materials pick up or delivery.

Both office and field operations are required by this position and a flexible schedule is a must.

The position is generally 60% office-based and 40% ...