What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wilderness Trail Lead position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
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Position Summary
The Boulder Ranger District is seeking a backcountry Wilderness/trails position to support a variety of tasks in the Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness. This is a dynamic and engaging position in a busy urban forest unit. The Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness Areas are among the highest visited Wilderness Areas within the National Forest System. The position will have the opportunity to learn a variety of skillsets related to management of recreational resources.
Location
Boulder, CO
Schedule
June 3, 2025 - October 20, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Position may work independently or part of a team. Duties may include a variety of tasks that include, but are not limited to: patrolling and monitoring dispersed recreation sites, making public contacts for Wilderness permit compliance, light trail maintenance, and assisting with volunteer projects. Position is expected to camp in backcounty settings as part of the duties.
Marginal Duties
Development of ArcGIS online maps for field use; Management of online data; assisting other programs such as Developed Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle, Trails, and/or Special Uses programs as needed.
Required Qualifications
Valid Drivers License; Backcounty hiking/camping experience and/or certifications such as Leave No Trace Master Educator; Experience with making public contacts.
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Crosscut saw certification or experience; Wilderness 1st Aid or higher
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is available at the Nederland Work Center in Nederland, approximately 30 minutes away from the District Office. Interns will share either a small government house or a large bunkhouse with other interns or government employees. Housing consists of 3 or 5 small bedrooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities and is minimally furnished. Interns will be assigned a room with one other intern or government employee of the same gender. Laundry is available on site and public WIFI is available in Nederland. Most cellphone service carriers cover the area around the Work Center and the town of Nederland.
Compensation
$750/week @ 20 weeks Government housing available or $400 monthly living allowance; $1,500 round trip travel allowance; AmeriCorps eligible ($2,817 education award) upon completion of 460 hours; Paid Federal Holidays; Public Lands Corps PLC Eligible if under 30 and 35 for veterans
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Bear Safety
Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
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