Ohio OutdoorCorps Trail Crew
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
ApplyOpportunity summary
Term length
6/3/2024 - 8/9/2024
Application window
3/1/2024 - 5/6/2024
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hourly pay equivalent
$14.00
Project summary
Trail crew members undertake the construction of hand built sustainable trails and trail remediation projects, provide hands-on assistance with visitor access enhancements, trail monitoring and improvements, habitat restoration, invasive species removal, and trail signage. This service replaces outdated, non-environmentally sustainable designed trails with new trails designed to minimize environmental impact and protect fragile ecosystem.
Opportunity description
Perform manual labor in support of sustainable trail construction. Utilize a variety of hand tools to establish trail surfaces and clear trail corridors of invasive species. There are as many as 10 openings for this position
Benefits
- Education benefit
Requirements and qualifications
Requirements
Significant walking. lifting up to 50 lbs. Work outdoors in a variety of weather and site conditions. hard physical labor using hand tools. Access to a vehicle.
Preferred qualifications
No experience required.
Opportunity details
Focus area
- Natural resource preservation and conservation
- Biodiversity protection and restoration
- Outdoor recreation access improvements
- Local ecosystem restoration
- Volunteer recruitment and management
Work environment
- Rural
- Outdoor