Deadline: Mon, 04/11/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Asheville Job Description: Position Title: Assistant Field Crew Leader Position Duration: Week of April 11, 2022 to October 2022 Season Schedule: Training is variable. Projects run on an 8 days on and 6 days off schedule until daylight savings. Status: Temporary/Seasonal Compensation: Assistant Leader, $16.00/hr paid every two weeks; time and grade increases for returning staff. Position Supervisor: Field Operations Coordinator Location: Asheville, NC with significant time spent at project sites Position Summary Under leadership of the Field Crew Leader, the Assistant Leader will help lead a crew of six, comprised of the Field Crew Leader, an Assistant Field Crew Leader, and four Field Crew Members. The field crew leadership team will go through 8 weeks of pre-season training (described below) followed by a 10-week summer season and an 11-week fall season working on multiday, remote field projects. A typical pay period includes meeting at the designated location, driving several hours to a trailhead, backpacking into the project site, staying in the field for 8 days at a time, hiking out, traveling back to the designated location, and cleaning gear, tools, vehicles, completing reporting requirements, and preparing for the next project. Training and Work: The pre-season training for the leadership team consists of: Orientation Crosscut saw certification Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification Trail building and maintenance instruction Leadership skill development Backcountry camp and hygiene procedures Organizational policies and procedures Justice, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity training and ongoing discussions Project scouting Wilderness Skills Institute attendance and instruction experience Once the season starts, all Field Crews may address projects including, but not limited to: Trail relocations Erosion control (installation of water bars, grade dips, log or stone steps, etc.) Reestablishing trail surface Brushing trail corridors and removing downed trees Rockwork Non-native and invasive species removal Public education (Leave No Trace, bear safety and awareness, Wilderness education, etc.) Boundary marking Campsite impact mitigation Essential Duties and Responsibilities Complete field crew leader training Adjust plans and decisions as the season, work week or day unfolds Under direction of the Crew Leader, lead, supervise and inspire crew members to effectively complete critical backcountry stewardship projects Communicate directions, project specifications and constructive criticism throughout the season Teach leadership skills and facilitate leadership opportunities for crew members Maintain tools and equipment Assist SAWS staff in developing and maintaining strong, positive relationships with US Forest Service personnel, partner organization staff and volunteers Track project progress daily and accurately report completed work at the end of each project Craft and curate media (blogs, photography, video, etc.) to share for reporting and documentation Follow and implement SAWS organizational policies in the field Maintain high standards for project completion Maintain an inclusive, safe, positive, and fun working environment Qualifications: In addition to enthusiasm for the SAWS mission, applicants should have the following: Ability to travel on foot over rough terrain for up to 10 miles per day while carrying 60 pounds or more Ability and desire to create a safe and inclusive work environment Knowledge about group dynamics and conflict resolution Ability to live and work in a remote and primitive setting with diverse groups of people Desire to be a member of a hard-working team and transformative non-profit organization Six to nine months of trail work experience, backcountry trail work experience a plus. At least three months of experience in a field-based position. Miscellaneous: About Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) Founded in 2010, the Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards (SAWS) is a conservation non-profit organization with expertise in Wilderness. We are dedicated to educating, cultivating, and empowering an engaged public and the next generation in the stewardship of public lands in the Southeast. At SAWS, we believe that taking care of our public lands and connecting them to the next generation matters. We also believe that it is our shared responsibility to care for these lands; to advance justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity in the outdoors; and to educate, train, and develop a skilled workforce to be the next conservation stewards and conservation leaders. As a partner of the U.S. Forest Service, we require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Prospective employees must show proof of vaccination prior to employment at SAWS. Requests for medical or religious exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Headquartered in Asheville, NC and with an office in Roanoke, VA, we focus our efforts on wilderness areas in National Forests throughout the southern Appalachian region. We regularly work in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, and respond on a case-by-case basis to requests for assistance in other locations. Learn more about SAWS and what we do on our website www.wildernessstewards.org. Salary: $16/hr Benefits: Crosscut saw certification Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification Food stipend is provided ($9/day) May qualify for Public Land Service Corp (PLC) hiring authority Opportunities for professional network growth Sick time accrual Opportunities for pro-rated gear deals How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume at https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wildernessstew… Questions regarding the application may be submitted via email to Rebekah Morrisson, Field Operations Coordinator at rebekahmorrisson@wildernessstewards.org Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. SAWS is an equal opportunity employer and provides a drug-free workplace. SAWS values a safe, inclusive work environment, free from discrimination of any kind.
