Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps
- Rock Creek Conservancy
- Feb 06, 2026
Job Description
Rock Creek Conservancy is a host applicant for the Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps program, which provides young people ages 18 to 25 with a one-year term (August 2026 to August 2027) of stipend-supported ($33,280) service. The Corps provides young professionals with experience, leadership, and professional development training, mentorship, and a support network with other young environmentalists.
If successfully matched with the Conservancy, the Corps Member will be involved in a variety of projects and programs with a mix of work in the office and in the field. The Corps Member will gain knowledge and experience in invasive plant management, leading outreach and volunteer events, leading a summer youth job program, developing maps to communicate our work, and more.
Applications close on March 6th!
URL
https://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/s/2026-Chesapeake-Conservation-and-Climate-Corps-CCCC-Member.pdf
Salary
Rock Creek Conservancy is a watershed organization protecting Rock Creek and the philanthropic and stewardship partner to the entirety of Rock Creek (National) Park. The Conservancy’s mission is to restore Rock Creek and its parklands as a natural oasis for all people to appreciate and protect.
Rock Creek Conservancy is the only organization dedicated solely to Rock Creek and its parks. The creek meanders 33 miles through Montgomery County and Washington, DC, crossing federal lands as well as District, city, county, and state boundaries.