Job Type: Temporary
Salary Details: $13.50/hr
Deadline: Sep 06, 2021
Required Experience: 0 – 1 years
See full job and application details at https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-field-crew-member-asheville-north-carolina/296960570
About the Job
Field Crew Members will work on a crew of 6, comprised of a Field Crew Leader, an Assistant Field Crew Leader, and 4 Field Crew Members. Field Crew Members will complete 2 weeks of orientation followed by 10 weeks working on multiday, remote field projects for up to 9 days at a time. Field crews may address projects such as, but not limited to:
- Trail relocations
- Rockwork construction
- Erosion control (installation of water bars, grade dips, log or stone steps, etc.)
- Mitigating campsite impacts
- Reestablishing trail tread
- Brushing trail corridors and removing downed trees
- Baseline species data collection
- Non-native and invasive species removal
- Public education (Leave No Trace, bear safety and awareness, wilderness education, etc.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilites
- Complete field crew member training which may include trail construction, trail maintenance, backcountry camp set up and procedures, Leave No Trace ethics, and backpacking skills.
- Work with crew leaders to effectively complete critical backcountry stewardship projects.
- Assist in developing and maintaining effective, positive relationships with US Forest Service personnel, partner organization staff, and partner organization volunteers.
- Create media (blogs, photography, video, etc.) to share for reporting and documentation.
- Follow and practice SAWS organizational policies in the field.
- Hike into, camp, and work in backcountry settings, more than a mile from a vehicle or trailhead.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and fun working environment where everyone feels welcome and their contributions are valued.
- Maintain high standard levels for project completion.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for the SAWS mission, environmental conservation, public lands, and the Southern Appalachian landscape.
- Commitment to learning and acting on SAWS’ Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion program and dismantling racist systems and barriers to access to public lands.
- Ability to travel on foot over rough terrain for up to 10 miles per day while carrying 65lbs or more.
- Ability to work in a remote and primitive setting with diverse groups of people.
- Desire to be a vibrant member of an enthusiastic working team and transformative non-profit organization and to make a difference for the surrounding landscape and communities.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website here: https://www.wildernessstewards.org/jobs/field-crew-member