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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The trail Conference Conservation corps (TCCC) provides opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to become leaders in environmental conservation. Industry experts train our AmeriCorps crews in sustainable trail building, invasive species management, public Outreach, volunteer engagement, and outdoor leadership to provide vital resources to the parks you enjoy. corps Members will receive a living stipend for their service and are eligible for education awards through our partnership with AmeriCorps.
POSITION SUMMARY
TCCC trail Crews build and repair primitive trail to provide the public with safe, sustainable, and enjoyable access to nature. Projects typically entail soil excavation, quarrying and moving large rocks, and other manual labor to produce quality results that minimize long-term environmental impact. Each year, hundreds of thousands of users enjoy the trail our crews have built and restored. Members of the TCCC trail Program will serve on crews of four to eight, building and renovating primitive trail alongside dynamic community volunteers. Projects typically entail intensive labor and site modification (soil excavation, quarrying and moving large rocks) to produce quality trail that minimize long-term environmental impact while providing safe and enjoyable access to the recreating public. Thousands of hikers enjoy the trail our TCCC members have built and restored.
LOCATIONS
One or more of several sites across New York’s Lower Hudson Valley Work sites may include Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks, Sterling Forest State Park, Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, or long distance trails like the Long Path or Appalachian Trail. At some worksites, on-site backcountry camping may be available.
TERM OF SERVICE
(There are multiple options for service, but priority will be given to those who can serve 900 hours)
Work week is Wednesday through Sunday. Weekend work is required. Members must take a 1/2-hour lunch which does not count toward service hours. This outdoor position includes a variety of weather conditions. Members are required to wear a provided uniform and PPE.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
(The Trail Conference greatly values the Corps Members’ experience, in parentheses are approximate values of the training and service that will be provided, free of charge)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
An individual must be at least 18 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien; pass a three-part national service criminal history check of the national sex-offender registry, state repository check, and FBI fingerprint check; and complete all pre-service orientation and training requirements. Documentation of age, education, and citizenship are due by the first day of orientation. Criminal history checks will be initiated before the start of service; an individual will be ineligible if s/he is required to register on the National Sex Offender Registry, has been convicted of murder, or fails to disclose any previous conviction. Other convictions or pending charges will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with program policy.
The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. We pledge to uphold equality in our hiring and employment practices and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work.
APPLICATION
Go to https://www.nynjtc.org/corpsapplication to apply. Applications are accepted until the positions are filled.
For questions, email Conservation Corps Manager Tori Finn at vfinn@nynjtc.org.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
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