Leadership Positions – Connecticut Woodlands Conservation Corps

Love working outside? Want to gain hands-on experience in the trail conservation & outdoor recreation fields? Want to take on the challenge of leading a crew working, traveling, and overnight camping in a small tight-knit group? APPLY NOW! Help lead our efforts to improve Connecticut’s 825-mile Blue-Blazed Hiking Trail System! 

Crew Leaders Start: April, 29th – $1440 / Bi-weekly Full Position Description

Assistant Crew Leaders Start : May, 18th – $1240 / Bi-weekly Full Position Description

Overview

• Overnight camping and work in remote regions of Connecticut on multi-day spikes to undertake trail improvement projects in state forests or parks, or on municipal and/or private conservation lands.
• Live cooperatively with other members during spikes and be willing to perform joint living tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and camp chores after work hours.
• Build new trails, rehabilitate existing trails, and complete other conservation projects.
• Build timber bridges, crib steps, boardwalks, bog bridging, etc.
• Construct rock staircases, retaining walls, stepping stones, etc.

Schedule 

Summer Season Runs June 3rd – August 9th

Fall Season Runs August 19th – October 25th

• Weekly work schedules can vary especially during training. 
• Typical work schedule is 8 (9- hour) project days followed by 1 (4- hour) pack up/de-rig day.
• Schedules can vary depending on project logistics. A project calendar will be provided to leaders. All weeks will likely require overnight spike tent camping in the field for the duration of the project. 
• This is a team-based position. Crew Leaders should plan to spend all scheduled work days with their crew. Arranging a day-off during a crew work spike is logistically difficult.

Preferred Job Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Demonstrated experience working in an outdoor setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Familiarity with CT’s state parks, forests, trails and conservation lands.
• Demonstrated skills in trail maintenance and construction.
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure a fun, safe and quality crew experience.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse race, age, gender, ability and economic background.
• Ability to work independently, as well as contribute to a team effort.
• Ability to remain calm and manage emergency situations.
• Experience managing project logistics.
• Willingness to work in extreme hot or cold weather, as well as being exposed to environmental factors like sun, insects, rain, etc.
• Ability to hike up to five miles daily and perform work in sometimes steep and uneven terrain.
• WFR & CPR certification valid through the duration of employment (WFA training provided).
• Valid driver’s license and ability/ willingnees to drive a truck or van with trailer on highways and dirt roads. (trailer training provided)
• A strong commitment to CFPA’s mission.

Addition Compensation

Position includes a $10 per day food stipend while camping, that is included in the crew food budget. The crew will travel in organization vehicles, however if personal vehicles need to be driven beyond commute to HQ or other base of operations, mileage will be reimbursed at the current State of Connecticut mileage reimbursement rate.

CFPA is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. CFPA does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.