Conservation Corps - 2025 Los Padres Trail Recovery Team 2

$28,600 - $28,600/Yr

The Student Conservation Association - King City, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

King City, CA

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About the position

The Crew Member for the Los Padres Trail Recovery Team will engage in hands-on conservation work in the Los Padres National Forest, focusing on trail recovery projects in areas affected by wildfires. This role combines physical labor with teamwork, providing an opportunity to develop skills in conservation while making a positive impact on the environment and local communities. Members will camp outdoors, work with hand tools, and participate in training to enhance their conservation knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild damaged trails using hand tools.
• Clear debris and install trail structures.
• Engage in community activities and uphold safety standards.
• Participate in training sessions to learn conservation techniques and wilderness medicine skills.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older by the position start date.
• Ability to legally work in the US.
• Ability to enroll in AmeriCorps Education Award Program.
• Ability to pass SCA background check.
• Full engagement in all work projects and community activities.
• Commitment to teamwork, learning, and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions including extreme heat, cold, high winds, and precipitation.
• Ability to perform manual labor for up to 10 hours per day, hike 5+ miles, and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds or more.

Nice-to-haves

• Camping and/or backpacking experience.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and community living experience.
• For driver eligibility, must be over 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license for 3+ years.

Benefits

• $650 one-time round-trip travel allowance (paid with first paycheck)
• $550 weekly living allowance
• AmeriCorps eligibility (450-hour award, $1,956.35 education award)
• Meals provided during fieldwork
• Group camping gear provided