Seasonal Field Technician

Seasonal Field Technician JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting
:
Yes
Position title
:
Seasonal Field Technician
Final date to receive applications
:
Type of Position
:
Staff (Seasonal)
Town, City, Park, etc
:
Chattanooga, TN
State / Territory
:
Tennessee
Benefits
:
Health Insurance

Starting Salary Range
: $21.10/per hour Location: Based out of Chattanooga, TN Status: Full-Time, Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Season Dates: May-November 2026. Exact dates TBD

Benefit Eligible
:
Health benefits, Paid Time Off, and Uniform Budget

Reports to: Program Director

Posting Period: Please apply before March 31, 2026.

Purpose---About Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC):

Empowering youth and adults to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and life skills through community service, hard work, and land stewardship.

SECC, a program of Conservation Legacy, is a non-profit Ameri Corps program. We engage youth (age 15-17) and young adults (ages 18-30, up to 35 for veterans) in service projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC collaborates with land management agencies (United States Forest Service, National Park Service, State Parks, local municipalities, and non-profits) to host day or overnight camping crews and individual placements.

Our Ameri Corps positions provide impactful educational and service opportunities that benefit both communities and landscapes. SECC’s participants reflect the population of the southeast region, including youth, graduates, veterans, and individuals from various ethnic and economic backgrounds.

The Field Technician’s primary role is to provide leadership, technical, and logistical field support to all SECC conservation crews. The position requires a significant field presence to assist crews with project needs, program logistics, and planning, as well as facilitating field trainings. Most of the Field Technicians time will be spent in the field which will include camping overnight and driving to multiple work sites across the Southeast region, including, but not limited to, TN, GA, KY, MS, FL, and SC.

Field time will consist of day crew visits in close proximity to the SECC office and overnight visits to camping crews. Overnight visits may be inclusive of weekend travel. The schedule will be highly variable for this position and is based on dynamic organizational needs. This individual will be expected to work as a member of a team and independently.

• Maintain a consistent staff presence in the field, including frequent overnight stays to assist in managing on-the-ground project quality and quantity
• Serve as technical expert and advisor on projects as needed, aligning project details with partner/agency standards and specifications
• Maintain strong working relationships with a diverse array of land managers including pre-site visits as needed
• Enforce and exemplify all SECC, Conservation Legacy, and agency policies and procedures while in the field and at office/shop
• Assist in the planning and implementation of Crew Leader and Crew Member trainings
• Serve as substitute on crews as needed
• Support, coach, mentor and supervise members and leaders in both technical and interpersonal work
• Facilitate behavior improvement and disciplinary procedures as needed

• Assist in Maintaining SECC shop space to operate efficiently, including tracking and repairing hand and power tools.
• Assists in the facilitation in rig-ups and de-rig events and procedures as needed
• Assist in tracking, maintaining, and purchasing tools and field equipment
• Assist in the management and maintenance of SECC’s vehicle and trailer fleet
• Assist Field Operations Staff in tracking established annual budget for field-related resources
• Assist with food purchasing for crews when needed
• Assist with other general duties as needed or assigned by supervisor

• Collaborate with the SECC Program Operations Team to train, mentor, and supervise a broad scope of corps members and crew leaders across SECC programs
• Assist SECC staff in identifying and developing an internal talent pool for future leadership positions inside and outside of SECC
• Assist SECC Program Operations…