Contact Name: Duncan Campbell
Company/Organization/Agency: Trail Mix, Inc.
Address: 5723 Concrete Way, Juneau, Alaska 99801 United States
Email Address: info@trailmixinc.org
Contact Phone: (907) 209-5069
Job Title: Crew Member
Job Description: Trail Mix Crew Members work as part of a team of 3-4 Crew Members and 1 Crew Leader. Crew primarily work in partnership with the US Forest Service, State Parks and the City and Borough of Juneau. Crew Members perform manual labor and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Crew Members are expected to learn and apply trail building skills, actively participate in training events, practice appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned, and use, maintain and repair hand and power tools as necessary.
Crews work mostly in frontcountry settings. This means crews report to the shop each morning, drive together to their project site, hike to their work site if necessary, and return to the shop at the end of the day. Trail Mix does not provide housing. Projects are occasionally located in more remote locations where camping is required. Trail Mix provides gear and food on remote projects. Schedules may vary but generally are Monday through Thursday from 7am to 5pm.
Workdays are 10-hour shifts with scheduled breaks throughout the day. Depending on project work and location, other schedule variations may be implemented. While the staff at Trail Mix work to provide consistency throughout the season, personal flexibility is expected and should be prepared for when entering the term as schedules, times, and work locations are subject to change per project needs.
Trail Mix will provide uniform shirts, personal protective equipment, and transportation between shop and project sites. Initial training in trail building and maintenance techniques will be supplemented by more training in the field. Additional certification opportunities may be available.
General qualifications:
-Must be eligible to work in the United States.
-Must be able to lift 25 pounds consistently, work outside with exposure to inclement weather, and travel over varied terrain; all with reasonable accommodations.
-No previous trail crew or conservation experience is required to apply for this position. A general comfort and previous knowledge of working/living in an outdoor setting is helpful.
Successful applicants are able to:
-Work effectively as a member of a team to overcome challenges.
-Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all crew members.
-Effectively communicate ideas and concerns as they arise directly to your fellow crew members.
-Perceive and comprehend significant and apparent hazards to maintain a safe work site
-Respond appropriately to potentially stressful and difficult circumstances in the field.
-Learn and practice ‘Leave no Trace’ techniques
Dates: 4/14/2022 - 9/15/2022*
*Our seasons frequently run later, but we ask that crew are available through mid-September at a minimum. We may be able to provide scheduling flexibility to accommodate school or other schedule conflicts.
Compensation: $17/hour
Other benefits: The season will begin with a Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) course taught by NOLS from April 18 - 21. Pro deals are also available.
Job Start Date: 4/14/2022
Application Deadline: 2/28/2022
Additional Information: Please apply at bit.ly/trailmix2022crew by February 28, 2022.
Trail Mix, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to developing and maintaining trails in Juneau, Alaska. It is our mission to steward a safe and enjoyable trail system by bringing people and resources together for trail improvements and activities. As part of this work, we prioritize community partnerships, opportunities for individuals to get involved in our work, and creating natural corridors that are accessible to as many users as possible. Trail Mix recognizes the stewardship of the Tlingit on whose land we live, work, and recreate.
Trail Mix is an equal opportunity employer and maintain a work environment free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, women, and others with underrepresented identities in trail building and maintenance.