AmeriCorps Field Crew Member — Stream Restoration

Conservation Legacy; Chattanooga (TN); Presencial; USD 8000 - 10.000; Jornada completa

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Segal AmeriCorps Education Award

Living Allowance

Additional Weekly Benefit

Food & transportation in field

Uniforms & PPE provided

Descripción de la vacante

Conservation Legacy is seeking a Stream Restoration: Felling & Rigging Crew Member through AmeriCorps, based out of the SECC office in Chattanooga, TN, with projects in the Cherokee National Forest.

The crew will perform heavy manual labor, hike to remote sites with up to 50 lbs gear, camp outdoors in all weather, and maintain equipment. Training includes chainsaw, rigging, and Wilderness First Aid; living allowance and education award are provided.

Formación

• General comfort with or prior experience in outdoor environments.
• Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.
• Willing to spend long days in challenging environments.

Responsabilidades

• Perform heavy manual labor on conservation and restoration projects.
• Hike to remote project sites carrying up to 50 lb of gear.
• Camp outdoors and work in all weather conditions.
• Maintain equipment and report maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Collaborate as a team with strong coordination and communication.

Conocimientos

Outdoor experience

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Stamina for long days

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Chainsaw certification

Grip hoist

Hand tools

Descripción del empleo

Conservation Legacy is seeking a Stream Restoration: Felling & Rigging Crew Member through AmeriCorps, based out of the SECC office in Chattanooga, TN, with projects in the Cherokee National Forest.

The crew will perform heavy manual labor, hike to remote sites with up to 50 lbs gear, camp outdoors in all weather, and maintain equipment. Training includes chainsaw, rigging, and Wilderness First Aid; living allowance and education award are provided.