Join the Environmental Conservation Corps (ECC) in South Carolina
Build Your Career. Protect the Coast.
Turn your passion for the environment into a profession with a service-learning program that restores our local ecosystems and builds your future. As an ECC member, you won't just be earning an AmeriCorps living allowance; you’ll be gaining hands-on experience in the front-line fight for coastal resilience. Our graduates consistently describe this as a life-changing journey where you will build confidence, develop lifelong professional relationships, and emerge as a part of the next generation of conservation leaders.
All members receive:
Hands-On Field Experience
A Living Stipend and AmeriCorps Education Award
In-Demand Training and Certifications
Hear From Our Alumni
Click the play button to hear a former member share how their time with the Environmental Conservation Corps fueled their passion for sustainability. Gain a first-hand perspective on the hands-on projects and professional certifications that define the program. Discover how your service with The Sustainability Institute can create a lasting impact on the environment and your career.
Join the ECC: Rolling Recruitment Open for Seasonal 2026 Positions
Restoration Crew Member
- Focus: Large-scale habitat restoration and nature-based solutions across the Lowcountry.
- Activities: Restoration Crew Members will restore wildlife habitat and ecosystems; construct rain gardens; build urban gardens; plant native species; perform erosion control and water quality monitoring; construct and repair trails, bridges, and boardwalks; and perform oyster reef and salt marsh restoration.
