Contact Name: Lester Kenway
Company/Organization/Agency: Maine Appalachian Trail Club, Inc. (MATC)
Address: PO Box 7564, Portland, Maine 04112 United States
Email Address: matcjobs@matc.org
Contact Phone: (207) 518-1779
Job Title: Maine Trail Crew Team Leaders and Assistant Team Leaders
Job Description: Maine Trail Crew Opportunities- 5/16 – 8/22, 2020. All Maine Trail Crew employees will receive group housing and meals.
Maine Trail Crew Leaders ($16.50/hr) and Assistant Leaders ($12/hr)
Description:
• Lead a volunteer crew on foot, over rough terrain and for long distances while carrying equipment in all types of weather.
• Train crew members in trail design, construction, reconstruction, maintenance and back country camping.
• Build stone steps, and waterbars, other erosion control structures,
• Ensure safe and sanitary conditions at the camps and work sites, transport crews safely, and respond appropriately to emergency situations that may arise.
• Follow the direction of designated supervisors with respect to duties, logistics, timetables and projects.
• Advanced training with stone cutting, stone work, rigging systems and other trail work will be presented as well as training with first aid and leadership techniques.
Qualifications:
• One or more seasons of trail work experience
• One or more seasons in an outdoor leadership role
• Willingness to take responsibility for a volunteer trail crew
• Ability to maintain records and photos of each week’s project
• Ability to teach trail skills
• Previous experience building stone structures
• Good health and physical fitness
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable work environment under challenging conditions
• Ability to motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Comfortable working without direct supervision
Qualifications:
• One or more seasons of trail work experience
• One or more seasons in an outdoor leadership role
• Willingness to take responsibility for a volunteer trail crew
• Ability to maintain records and photos of each week’s project
• Ability to teach trail skills
• Previous experience building stone structures
• Good health and physical fitness
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable work environment under challenging conditions
• Ability to motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Comfortable working without direct supervision
Assistant Leaders will be responsible for assisting the Crew Leaders with the duties and responsibilities described above. They may have less experience, but generally should have the skills described for Crew Leaders. Assistant Leaders are encouraged to gain the skills and experience to become future Crew Leaders.
Job Start Date: 5/16/2020
Application Deadline: 1/31/2020
Additional Information: To Apply: submit a letter, resume and references by email (indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line) to matcjobs@matc.org. Preference will be given to those applying by 1/31/20. MATC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Maine Appalachian Trail Club manages and maintains 267 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Founded in 1935, MATC is volunteer managed nonprofit that welcomes new members and inspires respect for this natural treasure. Visit MATC at www.matc.org.
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