 Field Team Opportunities
Trail Training
February 13 to August 10, 2012
Potential for extension to November 9, 2012
Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to conservation projects, volunteers, education, and leadership skills. MCC engages teams in challenging, high quality trail projects. MCC is recruiting enthusiastic people to participate in a trail training program starting February 13, 2012
Training topics will include:
Wilderness First Responder * Outdoor Leadership * Managing Conflict * Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance * Chainsaw Safety * Carpentry * Building with Stone and Stonecutting * Griphoist and Rigging Operations * Camping Skills * Food Planning for groups * Trucks and Trailers.
Successful participants will lead MCC teams from late May until mid August. Teams are primarily composed of young adults (18 or older). Team members are both men and women from Maine and other States.
Sample Projects: Baxter State Park – rock construction and erosion control projects * Appalachian Trail – rock reconstruction of wilderness trails * Maine State Parks – historic trail restoration * Portland Trails –trail rehabilitation and construction in open space preserves * Cutler Coast – ocean path restoration.
Team Leader Responsibilities:
Lead and teach trail construction and other projects * Provide leadership and training to corps members and volunteers * Submit reports * Coordinate food, equipment, and transportation for a team of 6 people * Camp in tents along with team members during service sessions.
Qualifications: One season outdoor living experience * Ability to teach * Must be in good health and physically fit * Job requires a sense of humor and the ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable work environment * Must be at least 20 years old and a US Citizen * Must be able to motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds * Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply
Benefits:
$260 per week (less taxes) during training
$445 per week (less taxes) upon successful completion of training
Maine State Park Pass
Health Insurance
AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,675 (if eligible)
Application Deadline: December 30, 2011
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Field Team Leaders
April 30 to August 10, 2012 or April 30 to November 9, 2012
Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to conservation projects, volunteers, education, and leadership skills. MCC engages teams in challenging, high quality trail projects.
Projects range from community projects to remote sites on the Appalachian Trail – where teams learn traditional stone working skills while rebuilding portions of America’s premier long distance hiking trail through the Wilderness of Maine.
Training topics include: Trail skills - Rigging, stone and timber construction * Wilderness First Aid * Crew Management * Instruction and experience with Leadership * Chainsaw Certification
Responsibilities: Lead and teach trail construction and other projects * Provide leadership and training to corps members and volunteers * Submit reports * Coordinate food, equipment, and transportation for a team of 6 people * Camp in tents along with team members during service sessions.
Qualifications: One season of trail work experience with one season in an outdoor leadership role * Ability to teach trail skills * Previous experience with construction work * Must be in good health and physically fit * Position requires a sense of humor and the ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable service environment * Must be at least 20 years old * Must be a US Citizen * Must be able to motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds * Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply
Benefits:
$445 per week (less taxes)
Health Insurance
AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,415 or $2,675 (if eligible)
Maine State Park Pass
Application Deadline February 24, 2012
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Field Team Members
May 15 to August 10, 2012 or May 15 to November 9, 2012
The Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to accomplishing outdoor recreation and conservation projects. MCC engages teams throughout the State of Maine.
Improve Recreational Trails throughout Maine
Build Great Things with Great People
MCC Teams:
¨Have fun and make new friends.
¨Live in some of Maine’s most beautiful places.
¨Learn outdoor living skills.
¨Build experience in the field of Natural Resources.
¨Improve fitness through rugged and satisfying outdoor service.
¨Help maintain and restore Maine’s Park and Public Lands.
Training topics include: First Aid and CPR certification * Communication, Conflict Resolution and Diversity Training * Introduction to Trail Tools * Safety Practices and Personal Protective Equipment
Qualifications: Have the ability to live and perform strenuous work under challenging conditions * Have the desire to learn and serve with others to make a difference * Must be at least 18 years old * Must be a US citizen * Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply
Benefits:
$ 260 per week (less taxes)
Health Insurance
AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,415 or $2,675 (if eligible)
Maine State Park Pass
Application Deadline March 30, 2012
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For information and application:
Brenda Webber
Maine Conservation Corps
124 State House Station
Augusta ME 04333
207-624-6085 (In Maine 1-800-245-5627)
corps.conservation@maine.gov
http://www.maine.gov/doc/parks/mcc
The Maine Department of Conservation provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.
Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply
For information on these great opportunities contact:
Brenda Webber
Maine Conservation Corps
124 State House Station
Augusta ME 04333
207-624-6085 or 1-800-245-5627 (Toll Free in Maine)
corps.conservation@maine.gov
The Maine Department of Conservation provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request
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