Strike Team- AmeriCorps Crew Member
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC) Strike Team has partnered with a range of land managers across the Southeast, including the U.S. Forest Service at Bankhead National Forest, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in South Carolina, and Tennessee State Parks. This multi-agency initiative is rooted in a shared commitment to restoring land integrity, enhancing visitor experiences, and preparing young adults for careers in conservation.Crews should anticipate some hitches in rugged backcountry conditions and will be camping in remote, primitive settings to complete essential conservation projects.
Service Project:
Members of the Strike Team should expect a wide array of land management projects. During their time in the field, crew members camp overnight and serve outdoors in all weather conditions, performing heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects. Most projects require hiking out to project sites for the day with tools, equipment, and a day pack. Projects can include the following, but are not limited to:
Brush and log out trail corridors.
Mitigate drainage issues through water diversion methods, stepping stones, and natural surface improvements.
Repair creek crossings and eroded segments to enhance trail navigability and reduce sedimentation.
Decommission and obscure unauthorized user-created trails.
Timber step installation
Trail tread repair and widening
Stone stair improvements or installation
Community Service
Seasonal Nonprofit
Job Location
Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina
Job Description
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