Overview
Title: AmeriCorps Crew Member – Fall Adult Trail Crew
Season Dates: July 31, 2023 – September 22, 2023 (8-weeks)
Reports To: Crew Leader, Field Supervisor
Status: Full-time, seasonal, exempt 300-hour AmeriCorps National Service Position
Stipend: $600 per week, paid biweekly. A $1,374.60 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program.
Location: Crew will be based out of Chattanooga, TN but will be camping and working in the Francis Marion & Sumter National Forest and Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
Benefits: Food & transportation provided while in the field overnight, uniform shirts, and personal protective equipment
Position Description:
This crew will be working in partnership with US Forest Service. The crew members will perform heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects. Crews work in frontcountry and backcountry locations in all types of weather conditions. As such, members should be open to adapting to various climates.
Crew Members effectively learn and apply new environmental conservation skills/restoration skills/outdoor-living skills, actively participate in environmental education activities, practice appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned, and use, maintain and repair hand and power tools as necessary.
SECC’s Adult Trail Crew will spend some project weeks working in the Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests. Project work may include but are not limited to:
Large tree surveys
Trail construction and maintenance
Timber work
Corridor clearing
Invasive species removal
Habitation restoration
Community Service
The crew will spend the remaining project weeks working in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Project work may include but are not limited to:
Trail construction and maintenance
Timber work
Corridor clearing
Wildlife biology assistance
Invasive species removal
Habitation restoration
Community Service
Qualifications:
Must be between ages 18 and 30
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 Education Award)
About Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC)
Empowering young adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service, hard work, and environmental stewardship.
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), a program of Conservation Legacy, is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. SECC selects young adults, ages 18-30, to complete conservation work projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, & emphasize experiential learning. SECC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southeast, including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels. SECC is an active member of the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team & as such, selected crews may be deployed on Disaster response projects for up to 30 days.
