Mount Agamenticus Conservation Crew (seasonal)
Jobs: Conservation Trail Crew
Dates: approximately May 27th October 4th (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 computer
generated displays 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. Crew leaders will also assist in
planning volunteer workdays and report writing.
Each crewmember will spend ~1/4 of their time working on additional
independent projects, developed with the Conservation Coordinator. These
projects may include: public outreach concerning the rare turtle species
that inhabit the area; surveying for rare plants and wildlife; surveying
and assessing vernal pool productivity or detecting the presence of Hemlock
Wooly Adelgid; expanding the volunteer network; planning volunteer
workdays; public outreach concerning low impact recreational activities;
writing and designing environmental education materials; planning and
monitoring revegetation projects; etc. Each crewmember will be required to
write a summary report detailing the objectives, process, and results of
the project(s).
Entrance Requirements:
-Must have a good solid work ethic; be mature, responsible and highly
motivated.
-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 be professional and productive independently and as a member of
a team; with and with out supervision.
-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
mixed days a week that include 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.
-Crew leaders must demonstrate previous trail work and leadership
experience.
Wages: Crew Leader $13.00/hour; 2 or 3 Crew Assistants $12.00/hour; 40
hours/week. 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:
York Parks and Recreation Dept.
186 York Street
York, Maine 03909-1314
ATTN: Mount Agamenticus Conservation Trail Crew
Resumes requested by April 19th. Positions are open until filled.
For more information regarding the conservation program at Mount
Agamenticus, visit us on-line: www.agamenticus.org
