Contact Name: Rebecca Van Horn
Company/Organization/Agency: Student Conservation Association
Address: 4245 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 825, Arlington, VA 22203 United States
Email Address: rvanhorn@thesca.org
Contact Phone: (703) 524-2441
Job Title: East Bay Regional Park Corps
Job Description: THIS IS A PAID POSITION
Position Dates: 5/13/19-2/29/20
The East Bay Regional Park is a 121,397 acre park located east of San Francisco. Over 1,250 miles of trails across 73 parks, East Bay Regional Parks are the go to for outdoor recreation in the San Francisco area. The park provides the terrain for lots of activities including hiking, boating, picnicking, horseback riding, camping, fishing and more. Due to the park being so highly utilized, there has been a massive backlog of trail restoration. This is where the East Bay Regional Park Corps come in. The SCA trail crew will work with the East Bay Regional Park District staff on a variety of trail projects throughout the Park District. Projects may vary widely in location and scope. They may include, but not limited to:
· Trail maintenance (tread and drainage)
· Social trail restoration
· Installation of erosion structures
· Clearing of trail corridor
· Reset slope for water run off
· And more
Project work will be physical in nature and demanding. Crew will have to hike uneven terrain, carry a heavy pack and tools, and work in the elements. Candidates must be looking for a new adventure, want to be part of a team, adaptable in any situation, and have a positive mindset.
Job Start Date: 5/13/2019
Application Deadline: 5/13/2019
Additional Information: Please submit an application through the SCA website or contact Rebecca Van Horn at rvanhorn@thesca.org
https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/east-bay-regional-park-trail-corps/po-00726495
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