Hello ENVS Community,
Trail Training Members serve Maine’s communities, participate in the AmeriCorps program, receive leadership training and gain hands-on experience. MCC is dedicated to accomplishing outdoor recreation and conservation projects for the public, promoting and managing volunteer opportunities, providing conservation education, building self-esteem and leadership, strengthen the future employability of members, while raising the aspirations of members and volunteers.
Attitude:
- Have the ability to live and perform strenuous work under challenging conditions
- Have the desire to learn, serve others, and make a difference
- Ability to perform tasks as part of a cooperative team
- Follows directions
- Non-judgmental attitude, sensitivity to others, approachable
- Responsible and reliable
- Interest in personal growth and in participating in on-going training
Qualifications:
- Must be eligible for AmeriCorps Education Award – 300 hour term during training
- High School diploma
- Must be at least 20 years old
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must submit to criminal history checks
- One season of outdoor living experience
Desired Skills:
- Approved to drive State vehicles by the Risk Management Division
- Good communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Possesses motivation and initiative
- Previous conservation experience
- Ability to teach
Program-specific Duties:
- Learn all aspects of trail construction and rehabilitation.
- Participate in and lead job readiness training workshops
- Adhere to the MCC safety rules and guidelines.
- Adhere to the MCC Code of Conduct, and all guidelines set forth in member agreement and MCC Handbook.
- Adhere to the MCC drug free workplace policy.
- Submit paperwork in a timely manner
- Represent, in a professional and supportive manner, the MCC, to the public and media.
- Live cooperatively with other members during training and service sessions. Willingly perform joint living tasks, such as food shopping, cooking and cleaning and maintaining hygiene.
- Build new trails and rehabilitate existing trail
- Build bridges, wooden ladders, retaining walls, etc.
- Construct rock water bars, retaining walls, causeways, stone steps, etc.
- Clear trails (cut and haul brush, dig to mineral soil, pull stumps, etc.)
- Other tread way work (crush rock, haul gravel)
- Assume the key responsibilities of a MCC Field Team Leader, upon the successful completion of trail training
Training:
- Attend training, such as: Wilderness First Responder, chainsaw safety training, Maine Driving Dynamics, Griphoist operations, building with stone and stonecutting, introduction to small engines and power tools, camping skills, outdoor leadership, trail design and layout, harassment awareness, and project planning.
- Attend member orientation training, such as: leadership styles, communication, and conflict case studies
- Job readiness skills – resume and cover letter writing, job search components, appropriate workplace behaviors, interview skills
Schedule: 40 hours a week; overnights and weekends required
Benefits: Stipend of $150 per week during training; $270 – $440 per week during field season (less taxes); Housing during training and orientation; health insurance; $1,221.96 AmeriCorps Education Award (300 hour term during training); Student Loan Forbearance, if eligible; State Park Pass
To Apply: By December 30th, submit a MCC Application, Certifications, and References. Please email Corps.Conservation@maine.gov for questions and information
Unemployed, underemployed, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Maine Conservation Corps provides equal opportunity in employment and programs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Accommodation arrangements must be requested in advance by contacting MCC staff.