Field Team Member

Description: Build a path, while finding yours! Live, serve, and explore Maine’s wilderness, coast, and mountains with Maine Conservation Corps (MCC).  Members serve on small teams, typically ranging from 3-6 members, using traditional construction and maintenance skills to enhance recreational trails across the state and engage in other conservation projects aimed at improving habitat and expanding access to treasured natural areas. This short-term commitment leads to long-term impacts. You’ll make a difference in local communities while connecting to nature, peers, and yourself. 

675-hour or 300-hour AmeriCorps Term, full-time, 40+ hours a week.  It is typical to have a varied schedule, i.e., 9 days on (Monday – Tuesday) followed by 5 days off AND/OR 5 days on (Monday – Friday) with weekends off. Each team has a unique project and travel schedule. Overnights, weekends, training days, and service events are required. Commitment to the entire duration of the term is of utmost importance.

Responsibilities: Field Team Members will complete conservation projects as part of a team primarily focused on the rehabilitation and construction of recreational trails across Maine. Members can expect to serve on physically challenging projects in any kind of weather, gaining hands-on experience in the groundwork of stewardship.  The Team Member position requires a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, the ability to live and serve collaboratively in a team setting, and the physical ability to carry out the essential functions of the position. Team Members will:

Learn all aspects of trail construction and rehabilitation.

Build new trails, rehabilitate existing trails, and complete other conservation projects.

Build bridges, boardwalks, bog bridges, and other carpentry projects

Construct rock staircases, retaining walls, stepping stones, and other erosion control structures

Clear trails (cut and haul brush, dig to mineral soil, pull stumps, etc.)

Other treadway maintenance and construction (crush rock, haul gravel)

Habitat Restoration, such as invasive plant removal

Participate in job readiness training.

Adhere to the MCC safety rules and guidelines.

Follow the MCC Code of Conduct and all guidelines outlined in the Member Agreement and MCC Handbook.

Adhere to the MCC drug-free workplace policy.

Submit paperwork in a timely manner. Paperwork includes timesheets, job readiness assignments, and other forms required by the MCC.

Represent MCC in a professional and supportive manner, to the public and media.

Live cooperatively with other members during training and service sessions.  Willingly perform joint living tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene (not to be counted as direct service hours).

Qualifications: 

Must be eligible for AmeriCorps

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be at least 17 years old

Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident

Must agree to criminal history checks

Learn more and apply here.