Backcountry Trail Builder & Maintainer — Seasonal

Appalachian Trail Conservancy; United States; Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Field food stipend

Free housing near Gatlinburg, TN

1 hour sick time per 30 hours

Zusammenfassung

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is seeking crew members to repair and maintain the trail from a base near Gatlinburg, TN, with crews operating in GA, NC, and TN. You will work under supervision to complete construction, reconstruction, and routine maintenance projects in remote field conditions.

Qualifications include multiple seasons outdoors, trail-building experience, and ability to hike long distances.

Qualifikationen

• Two or more seasons of front/backcountry camping or outdoor work preferred.
• Experience building/rebuilding trails and addressing erosion.
• Ability to hike up to 10 miles per day in mountainous terrain.
• Commitment to ATC management and resource protection.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with volunteers.

Aufgaben

• Implement trail construction, reconstruction, and maintenance in cooperation with AT clubs and partner agencies.
• Coordinate logistics with Crew Leader to ensure tools, materials, and staff are available.
• Train and oversee volunteers to follow best trail practices and safety standards.
• Maintain safe field camps and respond to emergencies, transporting crews as needed.
• Document work, assist with reports, and manage purchases following procedures.

Kenntnisse

Trail construction

Backcountry camping

Hiking endurance

Volunteer coordination

Communication

Remote area work

Ausbildung

Wilderness First Aid certification

CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is seeking crew members to repair and maintain the trail from a base near Gatlinburg, TN, with crews operating in GA, NC, and TN. You will work under supervision to complete construction, reconstruction, and routine maintenance projects in remote field conditions.

Qualifications include multiple seasons outdoors, trail-building experience, and ability to hike long distances.