Overview
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) has partnered with Natchez Trace Parkway to host a fall conservation crew along the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. This project is rooted in a commitment to restoring land integrity, enhancing visitor experiences, and preparing young adults for careers in conservation.
The conservation crew member position is an entry-level role. Crew members are supported on various levels by their crew leaders, program staff, project partners, and Conservation Legacy staff. We ask that crew members embrace learning opportunities, face challenges, and build community with their crew.
Service Project:
The crew will be based out of SECCs Chattanooga, TN office and travel to The Natchez Trace Parkway to primarily focus on rehabilitation projects along the Ridgeland section of the parkway in and around Jackson, MS. The crew will be managed by the Trail Program Coordinator and collaboratively aid in these pre-identified restoration projects. During their time in the field, crew members camp overnight and serve outdoors in all weather conditions, performing heavy manual labor related to conservation and restoration projects. Most projects require hiking out to project sites for the day with tools, equipment, and a day pack. Projects can include the following, but are not limited to:
Repair and construct trail bridges and boardwalks
Trail construction and maintenance
ex. Water bars, drain dips, reroutes of sections of trail, fixing slope
Corridor clearing
Invasive species removal
Replace equestrian hitching posts
Repair or install water structures along trails
Community Service
Required Skills:
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be between ages 18 and 30, and up to 35 if a military veteran.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and provide primary documentation to support this
Must be cleared through an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, as well as state and federal Criminal History Checks
Must have a high school diploma, GED, or agree to work toward attaining either during term of service (this is essential to obtaining and using the AmeriCorps Edu
Preferred Skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
General comfort with and prior experience in outdoor environments.
About Southeast Conservation Corps
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), operates conservation service programs throughout the Southeast that focus on meeting the needs of the natural landscapes while empowering youth and adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and life skills through community service, hard work, and land stewardship.
Building upon the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, we are focused on connecting people to the natural world through conservation-based service learning, personal development, and recreation.