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Title:Strike Team--AmeriCorps Crew Member(DAY CREW)

Conservation Legacy Program:Southeast Conservation Corps

Reports to:Crew Leader, Program Coordinator

Site Location:Crew will be basedout oftheConasaugaRanger District officeand servingwithinvarious locationswithin theChattahoochee National ForestConasaugaRanger District, Chatsworth, GA(3941 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705)

(Members must live within a 30mi radius of Chatsworth, GA)

Terms of Service:

• Start Date:6/15/2026(flexible)

• End Date:8/14/2026(flexible)

• AmeriCorps Slot Classification:300hr

Status:This is a full-time, seasonal,300-hourAmeriCorps National Service position

Benefits:

• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of$1,565.08upon successful completion of the program

• Living Allowance of $480 per week

• Additional Benefit of $120 per week

Other Benefits:Uniform shirts,personalprotective equipment, and other developmental opportunities as available

Crew Structure:1 Crew Leader, 1 Assistant Crew Leader,2Crew Members

Recreation

The Recreation Teammaintainsall campgrounds, day-use areas, wilderness areas, and trailsonthe district. Projects that will be includedwhen withrecreation could include trailworksuch as brush clearing, crosscut and chainsawwork, and require some arduous hikes.Beyond trailwork, members may be asked toassistwith developed recreation.These projectscould include bathroom cleaning and maintenance, trash site cleanup, campground maintenance using weed-eaters and leaf-blowersamong other power tools.

Crew Life:

• Crew Structure:Thisdaycrewmodelconsistsof2crew members and2crewleaderswho will provide projectexpertise, mentorship, training, and support to ensure the success of all participants.

• Hitch Schedule:This crew willoperateonavaried hitch schedule, withoptions including5 days on 2 days off Monday-Friday OR 4 days on 3 days off Monday-Thursday OR Tuesday-Friday. Schedules willvary depending on the project.Thecrews' schedule will depend on the project andpartner'sneeds.Members must remain flexible and expect partners to communicate crew schedule before off time.

• Food:Participants willbe responsible forproviding their ownwater andfood for meals each day. (lunch)

• Gear:Members must supply their own personal outdoor gear (day pack, water bottle,workpants, hiking/workboots.SECC will provide tools,programvehicleforprojecttravel,and personal protective equipment.

• Transportation:Participants willbe responsible forprovidingtheirown transportation to and from the duty location eachday.SECCwill provide transportation betweendutystationand project sites.

• Housing:SECC is a nonresidential program.Crew membersare responsible forsecuring their own housing arrangements.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien

• Must be betweenages18 and 30, or up to 35 ifa military veteran.

• Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award

• Agrees to provide information toestablisheligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Generalcomfort withand prior experience in outdoor environments.

• Willingness to spend up to 10-hours per day completing manual labor projects in the field

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specifictoolsand a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also berequiredfor some positions. If you needassistanceand/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Time Requirements:

• Typically, this position is expected to serve June through August, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch breakwill notbe counted towards AmeriCorps service

• Members maybe requiredtoparticipatein national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

Orientation and Training:

• Members will receive an orientation that includes training onAmeriCorpsprohibited and unallowable activities.

Evaluation and Reporting:

As an AmeriCorps member, performancewill be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service.

Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

Participant Behavior Expectations:

Professionalism:

• Be punctual, hardworking, and flexible.Appropriately represent SECC and AmeriCorps to the public and project partners at all times.

Participation:

• Learn all necessary skills and apply them to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and national service.

• Commit toparticipatingin all crew/team activities, including service days in local communities where applicable.

Positive Atmosphere:

• Contribute to a positive and safe culture, free from harassment.

• Demonstrate teamwork and respect for fellow members, partners, the public, and the land. This may require problem-solving on an interpersonal or group level and a willingness to accept differences.

Corps Values:

• Strive for an experience grounded in the corps values of challenge, stewardship, dedication, community, and integrity.

Safety and Judgment:

• Effectively communicate ideas, concerns, and danger as they arise directly to colleagues,supervisor, and program staff.

• Effectively perceive, understand, and follow directionsby others so that you will be able to successfully executeappropriate techniquesto manage hazards.

• Stay alert andfocusedfor several hours at a time while traveling and serving in varied weatherconditions.

• Perceive andcomprehendsignificant andapparenthazards, including those hazards previouslyidentifiedby others.

• Respond appropriately to stress or crises.

• If taking prescription medications, participants must be able tomaintainproper dosage by self-medicating withoutassistancefrom others.

Outdoor Skills:

• Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living, travel, and industry skills asappropriate tothe project. Additionally, remainadequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressedtoremaingenerally healthyand safe, avoiding environmental injuries.

• Live in a physically demanding,possibly remoteenvironment for an uninterrupted period of up to several weeks.Conditionsmay vary significantly and may include severe and/or trying weather. The remoteness is such that it may require at leastone hour, but perhapsin excess of12 hours, to reach the nearest advanced medical care.

• Practice 'Leave no Trace' principles to preserve public spaces

Substance Free:

• Alcohol and drugs are prohibited during AmeriCorps and program activities, and on organization property,in accordance witha drug free environment.

Application Instructions:

To Apply:Complete theapplication, uploadcoverletterand resume.

Any questions can be addressed to: