Great Smoky Mountains Trail Crew– AmeriCorps Crew Member
The crew member position is an entry-level role. During their time in the field, crew members camp overnight and serve outdoors in all weather conditions, performing heavy manual labor to complete conservation and restoration projects. Most projects require hiking out to remote work sites for the day with tools, equipment, and a day pack. While prior experience with the outdoors or outdoor work can be helpful, it is not a necessity for this position. We ask that crew members embrace learning opportunities, face challenges, and build community with their crew.Service Project:
SECC and Great Smoky Mountains National Park have partnered to host a trail crew alongside the National Park Service Trail Crew. The primary focus of the project will be the restoration of the Bullhead Trail, with additional projects in various park locations. While the crew should expect to work on the lower portion of Bullhead Trail, this project is highly physically demanding. In addition to hiking 3-5 miles round trip per day there will be times participants will hike up to Mt. LeConte—an arduous level 5-mile trek each way with an elevation gain of approximately 3,000 feet—along with other tough hikes, all while carrying heavy loads of tools, equipment, and a day pack.
The GRSM Trail Program Coordinator will lead the crew and oversee restoration efforts. Members will camp overnight in the field and complete service projects outdoors in all weather conditions, performing manual labor related to conservation and restoration. Potential tasks include, but are not limited to:
Trail construction and maintenance
Corridor clearing
Repair or installation of water structures along trails
Campground maintenance
Habitat restoration
Community Service
Seasonal Nonprofit
Job Location
Chattanooga
Job Description
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