Assistant Team Leader (Trails)

The mission of the Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is to accomplish conservation projects that inspire individuals and enhance communities. As an AmeriCorps program MCC is dedicated to accomplishing conservation projects for the public, promoting and managing volunteer opportunities, providing education, and building self-esteem, leadership, and skill sets to strengthen the future opportunities of members.

Live, serve, and explore Maine’s wilderness, coast, and mountains with Maine Conservation Corps (MCC). As an AmeriCorps member, you’ll get paid for 6 weeks of leadership and technical skills training and then practice those skills while serving and supporting a team leader in managing a crew to enhance hiking, biking, skiing, and other types of recreational trails throughout the state. Gain experience in leadership while opening and improving access to treasured natural areas. You’ll make a difference in the lives of your team and local communities while connecting to nature and your peers.

OVERVIEW:

• START DATE:  Monday, June 10, 2024
• END DATE:  Friday, October 11, 2024
• HOURS: Assistant Team Leaders (ATLs) are 675-hour AmeriCorps members. Commitment to service for the duration of the term is of utmost importance.
• LOCATION: Orientation will be based at a summer camp. Field projects during the training period and the field season will occur throughout Maine.
• MCC Office: 54 Independence Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
• TIME REQUIREMENTS: 675-hour AmeriCorps Term, full-time, 40+ hours a week.  It is typical to have a varied schedule.  Overnights, weekends, training, and service days are required.

LEARN:

Assistant Team Leaders will attend a one-week member orientation to MCC and AmeriCorps. Topics will include backcountry wellness, Leave No Trace ethics, diversity and inclusivity, and an introduction to trail tools and safety standards. A portion of Assistant Team Leaders will undergo Chainsaw Safety Training, depending on assigned projects. During the field season, members will participate in ongoing job readiness training including career research, resume and cover letter writing, interview tips, self-reflection, and goal setting.  Assistant Team Leaders will help facilitate and take part in these trainings.

LEAD AND SERVE:

You can expect to serve on physically challenging conservation projects gaining hands-on experience in the groundwork of stewardship.  MCC Assistant Team Leaders provide logistical and technical support and play a key role in team cohesion.  The ATL position requires a desire to grow as a leader, 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.  The position is multi-faceted with many opportunities for growth as a leader and conservationist.  Assistant Team Leaders will:

• Promote a culture of safety by modeling appropriate safety practices and PPE, assisting members with packing appropriate gear for project conditions, and upholding all safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with their Leader throughout the season to meet project goals. ATLs provide logistical support to leaders and technical support to members, and they perform ongoing tool maintenance and inventory. 
• Be a role model for the team. ATLs promote a positive team environment by listening and respecting all perspectives, maintaining a positive attitude in challenging conditions, and taking part in all joint living tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a healthy basecamp. Joint living tasks are not countable towards AmeriCorps service hours.
• Take on a leadership role in the absence of the Team Leader or when the team breaks up into small groups to complete multiple tasks.

TO APPLY:

By March 13, 2023,  submit an MCC Application, and send a copy of your resume to  Corps.Conservation@maine.gov.  You will be contacted with further instructions.  You may direct questions to the same email above..