Maryland Conservation Corps

Managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Conservation Corps (MCC) provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through conservation and service. MCC crews are placed in State Parks throughout Maryland, serving each region and covering a wide variety of environmental service. The needs of a respective area determines the type and scope of projects crews perform. In addition, MCC provides its members exceptional, exciting training and certifications in a in areas such as: Emergency Medical Responder, Wildland Firefighting, Chainsaw Safety and Environmental Education & Interpretation. Benefits include: access to low-cost housing, health insurance, childcare assistance, bi-weekly living allowance of $1150 before taxes, and extensive professional development experience. The recruitment period runs from mid-March until all positions are filled. Maryland Conservation Members who graduate from this program cite their experience as making them highly competitive in natural resources management careers, and having experiences that they will cherish for a lifetime.