Seasonal Trail Steward - North Georgia

Appalachian Trail; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free housing on-site

Zusammenfassung

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy invites applications for a Seasonal Ridgerunner in North Georgia. Ridgerunners hike assigned sections by day and camp at high-use sites overnight, educating hikers and promoting Leave No Trace practices.

Responsibilities include public education, rule guidance, trail maintenance, emergency assistance, and reporting. Candidates should be mature, self-motivated and able to handle rugged backcountry conditions. Housing is provided on-site.

Qualifikationen

• Commitment to Trail and resource protection efforts.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals and groups.
• Strong backpacking and outdoor experience.
• Experience in working with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to hike up to 10 miles per day in mountainous terrain.
• Leave No Trace knowledge preferred; training provided.
• Current First-Aid and CPR certification; Wilderness First-Aid training can be provided.
• Previous AT volunteer experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Meet and greet the public and educate them about the A.T., the ATC, local Trail Clubs, local land agencies and Leave No Trace practices.
• Advise visitors on rules and regulations pertinent to the A.T. in the Smokies, including general backcountry and thru-hiker permits, proper food storage, and when relevant, parking tag requirements.
• Perform minor Trail maintenance which includes but not limited to, picking up litter on the Trail, overnight sites, and at Trailhead parking areas.
• Assist with privy maintenance as needed.
• Assist visitors, and when necessary and able, aid in emergency response incidents.
• Report unsafe conditions, misuse, and abuse of the A.T. and its overnight facilities.
• Maintain regular contact with field supervisors, Club volunteers, agency partners, and local officials.
• Complete a summary report at the end of each work period and attend a weekly debrief call with supervisors and partners.
• Regularly traverse steep and uneven terrain in all weather conditions, traveling upwards of 15 miles daily, while carrying approximately 30 pounds.

Kenntnisse

Commitment to Trail

Work alone

Effective communication

Backpacking experience

Volunteer coordination

Hike 10 miles/day

Leave No Trace knowledge

First-Aid/CPR certified

AT volunteer experience

Jobbeschreibung

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy invites applications for a Seasonal Ridgerunner in North Georgia. Ridgerunners hike assigned sections by day and camp at high-use sites overnight, educating hikers and promoting Leave No Trace practices.

Responsibilities include public education, rule guidance, trail maintenance, emergency assistance, and reporting. Candidates should be mature, self-motivated and able to handle rugged backcountry conditions. Housing is provided on-site.