Connecticut Forest and Park Association

Contact Name: Kate Chamberland

Company/Organization/Agency: Connecticut Forest and Park Association

Address: 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT 06481 United States

Email Address: kchamberland@ctwoodlands.org

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Job Title: Assistant Trail Crew Leader

Job Description: Love working outside? Want to gain real hands-on experience in the trail conservation and outdoor recreation fields? Want to take on the challenge of working, traveling, and camping in a small tight-knit group? Help lead our Summer Trail Crew and improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System! 

-Assist Crew Leader in managing Trail Crew, including team building, team coordination and project logistics.
-Assist Crew Leader with the construction of hiking trails and trail structures. 
-Work with crew members to perform routine maintenance duties such as brushing trails, blazing, tread repair and clearing drainage structures. 
-Help maintain trail tools, vehicles and equipment for safe use. 
-Camp in remote regions to undertake larger, multi-day trail improvement projects.
-Work with existing volunteer trail teams such as chainsaw or rock crews to tackle larger trail improvement projects. 
-Layout and design new trails or major relocations and flag sustainable trail routes.

Job Start Date: 5/23/2022

Application Deadline: 4/15/2022

Additional Information:https://www.ctwoodlands.org/sites/default/files//2022%20CFPA%20Assistant%20Crew%20Leader%20Job%20Description_0.pdf