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November 18, 2020
Crew leaders will need to have had some exposure to similar conservation projects in the past, or extensive experience as a leader. Crew Leaders must be willing to motivate and lead crew members, work hard, maintain positive attitudes with atypical service days, and work well as part of a team. Crew leaders will complete 1700+ hours of service during their 12 month term (starting in August), will receive a living allowance, and will be eligible for an education award at the completion of their service.
November 18, 2020
No conservation experience is needed but a love of the outdoors will be necessary. Crew members must be willing to work hard, maintain positive attitudes with atypical work days and work well as part of a team. Crew members will complete 900+ hours of service during their 6 month term (August through February or February through July), will receive a living allowance, and will be eligible for an education award at the completion of their service.
November 18, 2020
Crew leaders will need to have had some exposure to similar conservation projects in the past, or extensive experience as a leader. Crew Leaders must be willing to motivate and lead crew members, work hard, maintain positive attitudes with atypical service days, and work well as part of a team. Crew leaders will complete 1700+ hours of service during their 12 month term (starting in August), will receive a living allowance, and will be eligible for an education award at the completion of their service.
November 18, 2020
The SCA California Leadership Corps is an intensive leadership development program where members will gain experience leading a variety of conservation projects throughout California. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the nitty-gritty of what makes a conservation leader, come join this community of like minded individuals, and help us tackle some of California’s most pressing conservation issues.
November 18, 2020
The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a word-class experience for hikers and equestrians, and for all the values provided by wild and scenic lands. To support our mission, we have invested in our staff, technology, and external support. A robust GIS program has been a key system missing in our work until now. We are looking to hire our first permanent full-time GIS Specialist to help us reach our goal of creating, implementing, and managing comprehensive, organization-wide GIS solutions.
November 17, 2020
Are you ready to take the next step in outdoor leadership? Would you like to dig into the nuances of technical trail work? If the answer is yes, then a Team Leader position is for you! Get paid to develop your skills during 8 weeks of leadership and technical skills training. Then, put your skills to the test leading a field team to accomplish conservation projects and network with environmental professionals across Maine. Be a teacher and mentor for those new to the challenges and rewards of living and serving in the outdoors, while making a positive impact in local communities.
October 27, 2020
We are currently interviewing for several positions for our Challenge course including counselors to facilitate on the course as well as an Adventure Programs Director.
October 27, 2020
The Field Coordinator is responsible for implementing initiatives of CFPA’s Trails Program. This is a 35-hour/wk, full time
position with benefits and a negotiable weekly schedule.
October 06, 2020
The objective is to plan for the development of a volunteer trail maintenance program that will support well-maintained mountain biking and hiking trails to attract recreational tourism. This is an economic development project to benefit the counties of Nicholas, Pocahontas, and Webster, West Virginia.
