TITLE: SECC Conservation Crew Member – 6-Month Adult, Camping Crew 2021
REPORTS TO: Crew Leader, Field Supervisor, Field Program Coordinator
LOCATION: Crew will be based out of Chattanooga, TN but will be camping and working on various federal and private land agency locations across the southeast region.
START/END DATE: 3/29/2021 – 9/10/2021
STATUS: Seasonal, Full-time, Exempt
STIPEND: $300 per week, paid biweekly. A $3,097.50 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program.
HEALTH BENEFITS: Not Health Benefit Eligible
OTHER BENEFITS: Food & transportation provided while in the field overnight, uniform shirts, and personal protective equipment. Members will also receive orientations and trainings as available.
CREW STRUCTURE: 1 Crew Leader, 1 Assistant Crew Leader, 4-6 Crew Members
SOUTHEAST CONSERVATION CORPS:
_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, and 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 also an active member of the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team (A-DRT), and as such, selected crews may be deployed on Disaster response projects for up to 30 days.
SECC works with a variety of land management agencies in Tennessee and throughout the Southeast region, such as the United States Forest Service, National Park Service, State Parks, and conservation-based non-profits. Projects vary but include trail construction and maintenance, ecosystem restoration, habitat restoration, fire fuels reduction, fencing on public lands, invasive weed removal, herbicide applications, and many others. The project work is manual labor based and most projects require a hike into and out of the project site daily carrying tools and a day pack.
POSITION SUMMARY
AmeriCorps Crew Members (CM) will work effectively as member of crew comprised of 4-6 Crew Members, 1 AmeriCorps Assistant Crew Leader (ACL), and 1 Staff Crew Leader. This crew will primarily be working in partnership with the US Forest Service and National Park Service. Crew Members perform heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects and work outdoors 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.
Crews work in frontcountry and backcountry locations in all types of weather conditions. Schedules may vary, but generally are 10 days on and 4 days off for camping crews. Workdays are 10-hour shifts with scheduled breaks throughout the day. Depending on project work and location, other schedule variations may be implemented. While the staff at SECC works to provide consistency throughout the season, personal flexibility is expected and should be prepared for when entering the term as schedules, times, and work locations are subject to change per project needs.
SECC is an independent, non-residential program. Crew Members are responsible for finding and attaining their own housing when not in the field. Crews prepare all their own meals and work together as a group to complete all necessary chores. Community/camp chores will be completed every evening, with many evenings including group discussions on conservation and/or corps related topics. The Crew Member must supply their own personal outdoor gear and equipment such as a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, day pack, multi-day pack, work pants, hiking/work boots, etc. SECC will provide group camp equipment, tools, protective gear and transportation between SECC Office and project sites.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION: AmeriCorps members will receive an AmeriCorps living stipend of $300 per week before taxes, dispersed biweekly. Upon successful completion of the term of service AmeriCorps members will earn an AmeriCorps Segal Education Award to be used for student loans, qualifying programs/classes, or tuition for traditional Title IV accredited colleges.
PARTICIPATION AND EXPEDITION BEHAVIOR
SAFETY AND JUDGMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS
OUTDOOR SKILLS AND FITNESS (WHERE APPROPRIATE)
SUBSTANCE FREE
In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.
THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, AGE, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR RELIGION.
TO APPLY: Complete the Application, upload cover letter and resume if available.
Any questions can be addressed to:
Lindsey Agee
Recruitment and Support Services Coordinator
423-322-4976
Chattanooga, TN
lagee@conservationlegacy.org
Required Skills Required Experience