Fall 2022 – Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy Crew Member

Job Overview

SECC’s Bartram Trail Crew will be working on the beautiful Bartram Trail in northern Georgia and North Carolina. The trail is a whopping 116 miles long and you will be working on a stretch of it. This crew will partner with the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy to continue maintenance efforts. This work may include, but is not limited to:  

• Trail construction and maintenance  
• Corridor cleaning  
• Invasive species removal  
• Habitat restoration 
• Fence installation and repair  
• Bridge installation and repair 
• Community Service 

Special Benefits

Wages: $400 per week, paid biweekly. A $1678.57 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program 

Certifications: Chainsaw certification & First aid certification 

Hitch Schedule: 9 days working, 5 days off until end of service.  

Benefits: Food & transportation provided while in the field overnight, chainsaw certification, trail training, uniform shirts, and personal protective equipment. Members will also receive orientations and trainings as available 

Minimum Requirements

• Must be between ages 18 and 30 
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and provide primary documentation to support this 
• Must be cleared through an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry, as well as state and federal Criminal History Checks 
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or agree to work toward attaining either during term of service (this is essential to obtaining and using the AmeriCorps Education Award) 
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first day of employment and able to provide proof of vaccination before starting