SCC Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Current Job Openings

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Stewardship Director

The Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) is seeking a motivated individual to lead our stewardship program to preserve climbing areas throughout the Southeast. The Stewardship Director will be responsible for assessing, implementing and completing conservation projects as well as coordinating with land managers, volunteers, and project partners to address impacts at over 30 climbing areas in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. If you are an SCC supporter, trained in trail building and land management, highly motivated independent worker and have a passion for protecting and stewarding Southeastern climbing areas, then this is the job for you!

The Stewardship Director will work closely with the Executive Director to develop stewardship plans, secure funding and support project areas. The main goal of this position is to increase our capacity to address climber related impacts, ensure sustainable access, and protect natural resources at climbing areas in our region.

Responsibilities:

Ensure all SCC owned properties are stewarded to protect natural and cultural resources and sustainable recreation access.
Foster relationships with land managers to steward non-SCC owned climbing areas.
Develop and manage area assessments, detailed project plans, and comprehensive land management plans.
Seek, apply and secure grants for stewardship and conservation projects.
Determine scope of work, timeline, tools and resources needed to complete projects.
Manage and lead a base of volunteers to assist with stewardship projects.
Conduct trail and infrastructure work on site.
Maintain detailed written records of work progress and generate progress reports for grant funders.
Assist with other SCC programming and large fundraising events as needed.

Requirements:

Trail building and natural resource management experience
Knowledge on proper use and maintenance of trail tools
Strong leadership and communication skills
Demonstrate aptitude in strategic planning, project management, and budget adherence.
Strong understanding of property assessment and trail evaluation (including knowledge on erosion, water drainage, high user traffic issues)
Volunteer management experience
Must be able to lift heavy objects, bend, walk long distances with weight, work 6-8 hours in varying weather conditions.
Access to personal computer for reporting
Reliable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications:

Wilderness First Aid, First Responder or EMT (or willingness to receive this certification within 6 months of hire)
3+ years leading volunteers on stewardship projects
Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management, Recreation, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geography or related field

Location

This individual will work on projects throughout Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. Preferably, this position is located at SCC headquarters in Chattanooga, TN – a central location to many of our projects.

Compensation

Annual salary of $40,000

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule and PTO

Status

Full time, Exempt

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, color, religion, ethnicity. We believe climbing is for everyone. SCC preserves climbing areas for current and future generations in the Southeast. We do this through acquisition, stewardship, and community, so that all climbers can enjoy equitable access to the outdoors. We believe all people should have the opportunity to explore the vast natural landscapes in our region. We do not tolerate prejudice on our properties or within our organization. We believe the outdoors is for all people to enjoy without fear of discrimination and we will continue to work to ensure public protected climbing areas exist in perpetuity.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, send resume and cover letter to kate@seclimbers.org with the subject line: Stewardship Director Application.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

We cover a large region and thrive through the support of passionate and dedicated climbing advocates to serve as Area Reps, volunteers or interns. Please contact info@seclimbers.org to let us know if you are interested in volunteering. Please include your information, location, and area of interest.

Area Reps: Serve as an SCC ambassador to a climbing area you love (See Climbing Areas for a current list of open positions).

Volunteers: Lend a hand on a trail day or event (See Upcoming Events for dates)

Event Reps: Host the SCC table at events to spread the word about our mission and current projects (Current locations: Atlanta, Alabama, Chattanooga, Birmingham)

Reach out to us about internships with SCC

SCC INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

SCC has had several incredible interns that have worked with us for school credit, capstone projects, or grad school projects. The SCC is a small non profit and is only as powerful as its strong base of volunteers. SCC offers unpaid, flexible, remote internships that typically follow the semester schedule. Please read below for some current project opportunities, but feel free to reach out if you have other ideas!

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INTERNSHIP: Data Management Internship

LOCATION: Preference for CHATTANOOGA (remote availability in TN, AL & GA)

PROJECT: SCC was built in 1993 and has a ton of history, legacy, and infrastructure. We are in need of a dedicated intern to help us catalog our history, organize our internal working drives, and help craft protocol and procedure for future generations. Someone who is detail oriented, takes initiative, and can work with minimal supervision will do well in this internship.

Support our team in archiving files, scanning historical documents, and implementing a document retention and management plan. The Data Management Intern will assist in creating, designing, and maintaining the architecture for document processes and procedures, and the development of an enforcement method for the proper chain of action and document identification. When needed, the Data Management Interns will archive and maintain a secure storage space for these documents. In addition, they will support our procedures in maintaining transparent, up-todate, and easily traceable documents both physically and electronically.

Responsibilities include:

Create an inventory of files
Copying, scanning, and storing documents
Checking for accuracy and editing files
Reviewing and updating technical documents (e.g., manuals and workflows)
File documents in physical and digital records
Create templates for future use
Assist in managing the flow of documentation within the organization
Maintain confidentiality around sensitive information and terms of agreement

Assist in:

The management and maintenance of all documents
Updating and controlling procedure documents and forms
Ensuring all document identification, classification, and filing
Conducting document audits confirming they are current and accurate
Ensuring revised documents are accessible
Training staff to conform to created specifications and document control procedures
Creating processes to oversee documents through its entire lifecycle (inception to archival)
Creating document filing and organizing systems that are both effective and efficient
Ensuring proper organization and security of documents (paper and electronic)
Collaborate and communicate with the senior team

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INTERNSHIP: Land Management Intern

LOCATION: TN, GA, & AL

PROJECT: SCC owns and manages 8 properties and we are in the process of updating our management plans and updating our land use surveys. This internship will help the SCC in crafting those management plans and land use surveys under the supervision of our Stewardship Director.

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INTERNSHIP: Stewardship Intern

LOCATION: GA & AL

PROJECT: Under the supervision of SCC’s Stewardship Director, intern duties may include land use monitoring, trail maintenance and construction, performing boundary, sign, and kiosk maintenance, invasive species control and crag restoration, educational programming, and trail day outreach activities.

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INTERNSHIP: Marketing/Website Intern

LOCATION: REMOTE (TN, GA, AL):

PROJECT: The SCC keeps a current blog, updates the website, and manages a contact us email. This intern will help in the critical task of awareness for our community and work directly with the Marketing Director in turning our weekly team updates into blog posts. This intern will do a thorough audit of the website and make any updates/changes that are needed to ensure we are current with our messaging. This intern will also manage the contact us inbox. This intern will also help us craft membership design. (maybe this is separate).

Specific duties vary yearly based on the needs of the organization and interests of interns. The internship experience will culminate with a project which each intern will take the lead in planning and executing. Through this project, the successful applicant will be able to tailor this internship program to their specific interest or degree concentration, consistent with SCC mission and goals.