Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) is hiring young people interested and experienced in carpentry to join our Build Pro Crew. Build Pro Crews will be made up of a Leader and three Members, supported by our Build Project Supervisor. This Crew will work on the construction of a 4-season, off-grid backcountry hut at Grout Pond—measuring and cutting lumber, framing walls, using pneumatic tools, and high fiving from a distance.

Dates: June through October
Schedule: 8 days on, 4 days off, repeated throughout season (this may vary, more details will follow in an interview)
Compensation: $500/week for Members, $560 – 585/week for Leaders

Qualifications
Leaders:
-At least 21 years of age
-Minimum 1 year experience in residential construction
-Ability to read schematic diagrams, blueprints, sketches, and building plans
-Ability to teach proper power tool use including miter saw, table saw, drills, drivers, nailers, and -other common construction tools

Members:
-At least 18 years of age
-Some prior carpentry, building, or trades experience
-Knowledge and experience with hand and power tools
-Interest in pursuing career in building trades work, design, architecture, weatherization, etc.

More information about VYCC Pro Crews:
Pro Crew Members and Leaders complete projects that are challenging, technical, and yield high quality results. These Crews work in one of four specialized areas- Forestry, Trails, Build, or Water Chestnut removal. Every VYCC crew is a combination of work and learning but, for Pro Crews, the focus is on the work and helping Members build a foundational skillset in the specialized areas.

At the end of the day, for most projects, Crews will have two options: camp at a VYCC designated campsite near the project or go home for the night. Some projects might require camping based on their location and accessibility.