Mount Agamenticus Conservation Crew (seasonal)
Jobs: Conservation Trail Crew
Dates: approximately May 29th September 23rd (with possible extension
into late October)
Location: Mount Agamenticus Region and York Water District, York County,
Maine
Summary of Position:
The Conservation Trail Crew will conduct on the ground stewardship and
outreach in the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region in coastal Southern
Maine. The crew will correct problems of erosion, trail damage, invasive
plants, forest fragmentation, and water quality degradation that have
developed over the years. Public outreach and environmental education are
also important aspects of our work.
Mount Agamenticus supports a diverse, undeveloped coastal forest,
containing the highest concentration of vernal pools in Maine. The
Conservation Trail Crew will work on land owned by conservation landowners
in the area who are committed to protecting the natural resources of the
region while maintaining sustainable recreational access. Seven landowners
are working together to balance the needs of wildlife, water quality, and
recreation on more then 10,000 acres of land.
Specific tasks include:
Trail remediation is an important component of our work to protect wildlife
habitat and water quality while maintaining recreational access in the
area. Trail remediation and maintenance tasks include: rerouting or
closing unsustainable trails, building water bars, bridges, boardwalks and
drainage ditches; planting native grasses, trees, and shrubs; removing non-
native invasive plants; cleaning up dump sites and trash; monitoring trail
conditions; thinning trees within a watershed, keeping trails clear of
fallen trees and branches.
Public outreach is another important component of stewardship.
Environmental education and outreach tasks include: creating and installing
signs, maintaining environmental education kiosks; explaining to visitors
the importance of conservation, leading volunteer work groups, conducting
visitor surveys, and teaching the principles of low-impact recreation.
Entrance Requirements:
-Ability to work outside at least 80% of your workday.
-Ability to explain our work to a variety of people including outdoor
enthusiasts, tourists, neighbors and school groups.
-Ability to work as part of a team.
-Ability to follow instructions, improvise when needed and report problems.
-Ability to tolerate ticks, black flies, mosquitoes, dirt and sweat.
-Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include 10 hour days (4
days a week) and weekends.
-Willingness to complete training for and operate chain, brush, and pole
saws.
-Willingness to learn the local ecology and natural resource management
principles.
-Demonstrated previous outdoor work and physical labor a plus
Wages: 2 Crew Assistants $12.00/hour; housing is not provided.
Contact: For more information you may contact Robin Stanley, Conservation
Coordinator at 207.361.1102 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To Apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and 3 references
(including the phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address for each)
to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Resumes requested ASAP. Positions are open until filled.
