Hudson Valley Corps - SCA Trail Steward at Finger Lakes State Parks

Student Conservation Association•Town of Ulysses, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The AmeriCorps Members will rehabilitate and maintain the trail systems within the Finger Lakes Region of the NYS Parks while connecting volunteers within the local community with the agency’s trail improvement and natural resource protection efforts. Members will receive on the ground training and direct experience in trail building, projects planning, and conservation stewardship skills. The position will aid in providing safe public access to park lands and outdoor recreational opportunities. Participating members will play a valuable role in the protection and improvement of state park facilities, natural resources, and infrastructure while improving the overall safety and experience for park patrons. The Student Conservation Association New York State Parks Corps program is a seven-month residential program focusing on trail construction, environmental education, cultural interpretation, volunteer coordination, event planning, administrative assistance, invasive species removal, and more! The program is a partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The New York State Parks Corps program aims to give those early in their career first-hand experience while also providing valuable service to New York State. Members live with one to five other members in a state park or DEC property and are supervised day-to-day by OPRHP or DEC staff. The SCA New York State Parks Corps is an AmeriCorps program.

Requirements

Prior experience in trail building, carpentry, or construction preferred but not required.
Experience/training with hand and power tools, chainsaw use and rigging preferred but not required.
Able to meet the physical demands of trail work.
Prior experience in trail building, carpentry, or construction preferred but not required.
Experience/training with hand and power tools.
Knowledge of GIS and mapping preferred but not required.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of trail work.

Nice To Haves

SCA workskills, GOL, backcountry rigging preferred but not required (on site training and skill development with be provided)
Bachelor’s degree in education, conservation, resource management, environmental studies, or science preferred; relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform trail maintenance and construction tasks both under the supervision of agency staff and independently.
Assist with other park infrastructure work.
Establish relationships with local volunteer groups while planning volunteer projects and events.
Serve as a public liaison for the Finger Lakes regional trail crew; educating park patrons on sustainable trail work and natural areas protection.
Tool and equipment maintenance.