SECC Standing Boy Crew Member

Job Overview

The Standing Boy Property consists of over 1,500 acres of natural, rolling hills located in northwest Columbus.  It is bordered on the south by the Green Island Hills neighborhood and the west by the Chattahoochee River / Lake Oliver. 

Over the past years, a team of volunteers (now formalized as Standing Boy, Inc.) has raised private dollars from our community and begun the construction of a unique and high-quality trail system for hikers, runners, and bikers.  We hope you’ll come check out the trails! 

SECC’s Standing Boy Trials crew will have the opportunity to build a completely new, hand-built trails in Columbus, Georgia. The Standing Boy Property consists of over 1,500 acres of natural, rolling hills located in northwest Columbus. These exciting new hiking trails will complement the newly built mountain bike trails to engage multiple user groups such as hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners of varying skill levels. The crew and this project work will be completed in partnership with community members directly responsible for the creation of this new park.  

The Standing Boy Trails crew’s work may include, but is not limited to: 

•  new trail construction 
•  corridor clearing 
•  erosion mitigation

To apply, please visit the SECC website (https://southeastconservationcorps.org/open-positions)

Any questions can be addressed to:  

Jalen Holloway, Enrollment Specialist 

(423)322-4976 

[email protected]   

Special Benefits

Wages: $400 per week, paid biweekly. A $1,678.57 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program 

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

Minimum Requirements

• Must be between ages 18 and 30 or up to 35 for military veterans 
• 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