AmeriCorps Trail Recovery Crew Member – NC Forests

Conservation Corps North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided in field

Group equipment and safety gear

Job summary

Conservation Corps North Carolina is seeking AmeriCorps Crew Members to support Hurricane Helene disaster recovery in the Pisgah National Forest. You will participate in trail clearing, rebuilding, and new construction projects, often on rugged terrain and in challenging weather.

The team operates on a 9-on/5-off hitch with 10-hour days, living outdoors and collaborating closely with crew leaders and partners.

Qualifications

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident
• At least 17 years of age
• 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.
• Applicants must hold a current Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or CPR/First Aid certification at least two weeks prior to the start date. Certification should be valid for the duration of the season.
• Ability to effectively manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40-50-hour work week
• Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders
• Must be adaptive, patient and able to maintain a positive perspective throughout
• Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions
• Must be able to speak, understand and write English

Responsibilities

• Support Hurricane Helene disaster recovery efforts in the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest.
• Projects will focus on saw work, reopening and repairing storm-impacted trails, trail maintenance and new construction, including rock and timber structures.
• Crew should expect to work on rugged terrain in inclement weather.
• The work will be arduous and fast-paced in areas of high exposure.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or CPR/First Aid

Job description

Conservation Corps North Carolina is seeking AmeriCorps Crew Members to support Hurricane Helene disaster recovery in the Pisgah National Forest. You will participate in trail clearing, rebuilding, and new construction projects, often on rugged terrain and in challenging weather.

The team operates on a 9-on/5-off hitch with 10-hour days, living outdoors and collaborating closely with crew leaders and partners.