AmeriCorps Boundary Marking Crew Member - Outdoor Fieldwork

Conservation Legacy; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Weekly Living Allowance

Additional Benefit

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority

Food & transportation provided in the-

Uniform shirts & PPE

Developmental opportunities

Job summary

Conservation Legacy seeks a Boundary Marking Crew Member for AmeriCorps, based out of Chattanooga, TN, serving with SECC across the Southeast. This entry-level role requires outdoor endurance, camping, travel to USFS sites, and a focus on boundary maintenance and data collection.

You will work in a four-person crew, with two crew leaders and two crew members, on a 9-day schedule, handle equipment, safety, and training in Wilderness First Aid; eligibility includes US citizenship and a 18–30 age

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident status
• Between the ages of 18-30 (or up to the age of 35 for veterans)
• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check
• General comfort with or prior experience in outdoor environments
• Ability to quickly acquire and learn new skills and techniques
• Ability to cooperate in a team with varied skills, abilities, and perspectives
• Willing to spend long days in challenging environments

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual labor to complete conservation projects in challenging terrain
• Camp overnight and live in field conditions while carrying up to 50lbs of gear
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety as a top priority
• Travel to various forest locations with a crew vehicle and hikes as needed
• Collect field data related to leasing and boundary maintenance

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Outdoor safety

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS

Survey123

Job description

Conservation Legacy seeks a Boundary Marking Crew Member for AmeriCorps, based out of Chattanooga, TN, serving with SECC across the Southeast. This entry-level role requires outdoor endurance, camping, travel to USFS sites, and a focus on boundary maintenance and data collection.

You will work in a four-person crew, with two crew leaders and two crew members, on a 9-day schedule, handle equipment, safety, and training in Wilderness First Aid; eligibility includes US citizenship and a 18–30 age