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Description
The Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) manages and maintains 267 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine. Founded in 1935, MATC is an all-volunteer, nonprofit that welcomes new members and inspires respect for this natural treasure.
Position Overview:
Teach and lead a volunteer trail crew doing trail reconstruction work on the Appalachian Trail (AT) at remote sites on the mountains of Maine.
Dates: May 10 - August 16, 2014
Responsibilities:
- Projects include building stone steps, waterbars and retaining walls and as well as new trail.
- Activities focus on teamwork and learning opportunities.
- Training with stone cutting, stone work, Griphoist rigging systems, first aid, and leadership techniques will be provided.
- Sorry, no pets are allowed.
Qualifications:
- At least 1 season of trail work experience.
- At least 1 season in an outdoor leadership role.
- Ability to teach trail skills.
- Previous experience using power tools and building rock structures.
- Good health and physical fitness.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Durable sense of humor.
- Ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable work environment under challenging conditions.
- Ability to motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Compensation: $12.75 per hour plus housing and meals provided.
To Apply:
Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your cover letter, resume and 3 references to Lester C. Kenway.
Applications accepted until the positions are filled with preference given to those received by January 31, 2014.