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About the Role

Finger Lakes Regional Trail Stewards focus on maintaining and constructing historic trail systems within the Finger Lakes Region of NYS Parks. This role involves rehabilitating paths, stonework, and bridges, as well as assisting in building new trails and infrastructure. Stewards will also connect community volunteers with park trail improvement and natural resource protection efforts, gaining hands-on training in trail building, project coordination, and conservation stewardship.

Responsibilities

Maintain and construct historic trail systems.
Rehabilitate historic paths, stonework, and bridges.
Assist in building new trails and trail infrastructure.
Connect community volunteers with trail improvement and natural resource protection efforts.
Perform trail maintenance and construction tasks under supervision and independently.
Assist with park infrastructure work, invasive species removal and monitoring, and ecological restoration.
Establish relationships with local volunteer groups.
Coordinate volunteer trail projects and events.
Serve as a public liaison for the regional trail crew.
Educate park patrons on sustainable trail work and natural areas protection.
Perform tool and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

Must meet basic AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: citizen, permanent resident, or national of the US; at least 18 years old; possess a high school diploma or equivalent or be working to complete one; willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check.
Must possess a current and valid driver's license.
Must have a minimum of three years of state permitted and licensed driving experience.
Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
Must complete and pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Must be able to complete and pass SCA’s driver training.
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the work, including working outside in inclement weather, lifting and carrying heavy objects, standing for extended periods, utilizing hand and power tools, and engaging in repetitive physical tasks.

Skills

Trail building
Trail maintenance
Project coordination
Conservation stewardship
Volunteer coordination
GIS and mapping
Stone work
Carpentry techniques
Rigging for trail work

Location

Trumansburg, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$500/week living allowance
$7,395 Education Award upon successful completion

Benefits

Shared housing
Free health insurance
Childcare assistance
Student loan forbearance and interest payments
AmeriCorps Orientation
SCA Risk Management training
Sexual Harassment/Drug Abuse in the Workplace training
Mental Health First Aid Training
Wilderness First Aid & CPR training
New York State Outdoor Educator Association Conferences/Events
Leave No Trace Level 1 training
ACA Level 1 Canoe Training
Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) training
Professional Development & Job Readiness
Service events
On the job training in trail design and layout
On the job training in safe hand and power tool use
On the job training in stone work and carpentry techniques
On the job training in rigging for trail work
On the job training in volunteer coordination
On the job training in basic GIS and mapping
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
Wilderness First Aid Training

About the Company

Finger Lakes State Parks, NYS OPRHP
The SCA is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.