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  3. Maine Conservation Corps
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  6. Northeast US - CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
  7. Seasonal
  8. October 16, 2012
  9. 12/21/2012
  10. 02/11/2013

  11. Trail Training Program

    February 11 to August 9, 2013

    Potential for extension to November 8, 2013

    Maine Conservation Corps is dedicated to conservation projects, volunteers, education, and leadership skills. MCC engages teams in challenging, high quality trail projects.  MCC is recruiting enthusiastic people to participate in a trail training program starting February 11, 2013

    Training topics will include: Wilderness First Responder * Outdoor Leadership * Managing Conflict * Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance * Chainsaw Safety * Carpentry * Building with Stone and Stonecutting * Griphoist and Rigging Operations * Camping Skills * Food Planning for groups * Trucks and Trailers.

    Successful participants will lead MCC teams from late May until mid August.  Teams are primarily composed of young adults (18 or older).  Team members are both men and women from Maine and other States.

    Sample Projects:  Baxter State Park – rock construction and erosion control projects * Appalachian Trail – rock reconstruction of wilderness trails * Maine State Parks – historic trail restoration * Portland Trails –trail rehabilitation and construction in open space preserves * Cutler Coast – ocean path restoration.

     The Maine Department of Conservation provides equal opportunity in employment and programs.  Auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.

     
  12. Team Leader Responsibilities:
    Lead and teach trail construction and other projects * Provide leadership and training to corps members and volunteers  * Submit reports * Coordinate food, equipment, and transportation for a team of 6 people * Camp in tents along with team members during service sessions.

  13. One season outdoor living experience * Ability to teach * Must be in good health and physically fit * Job requires a sense of humor and the ability to maintain a safe and enjoyable work environment * Must be at least 20 years old and a US Citizen * Must be able to motivate and work with people of all ages and backgrounds * Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply

     

     
  14. $260 per week (less taxes) during training
    $440 per week (less taxes) upon successful completion of training
    Maine State Park Pass 
    Health Insurance
    AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,775 (if eligible)

  15. Must be able to commit to term of service without other commitments as members will work and live together during their service week.
    • Conservation Organization
    • General
    • Programs & Organizations
    • Community Service
    • Backpacking
    • Hiking
    • First Aid

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  26. ME
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