Ancestral Lands Zuni CLDP - Leadership Member
Required Skills Required Experience
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: The Assistant crew leader emphasizes Leadership, Conservation, and Corpsmember Development.
LEADERSHIP – Assistant crew leaders must have experience or a strong desire to mentor a diverse group of young individuals. Must provide leadership in SCC’s service programs and work alongside Crew Leaders. They will lead, mentor, manage, and participate in the day-to-day details of crew life at work. Leadership duties with SCC require that all crew leaders must have a clean driving record (insurable) and a current driver’s license. IF YOU HAVE ANY MAJOR DRIVING INFRACTIONS WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS (I.E. DUI, DWI, ACCIDENTS, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, ETC.), PLEASE CHECK WITH SCC TO CONFIRM WHETHER OR NOT YOU ARE INSURABLE. FINAL ACCEPTANCE DECISIONS ARE CONTINGENT UPON YOUR DRIVING RECORD. INDIVIDUALS THAT CANNOT BE INSURED UNDER SCC’S INSURANCE POLICY MAY NOT BE SELECTED FOR THE CREW LEADER PROGRAM.
CONSERVATION – Previous experience with a conservation corps is preferred but not required. Participants will spend their term with SCC learning and strengthening their conservation skills on projects throughout the Four Corners. These skills will include, primarily, trail maintenance and construction and forestry work; additional skills that may be gained (depending on contract work) include fencing, invasive species identification and eradication, stream and river restoration, habitat restoration, ecological restoration, campground improvement, and rock work. Members will receive training and certification on the proper use and safety of a chainsaw (if applicable).
CORPSMEMBER DEVELOPMENT – Previous experience as an outdoor educator and/or mentor is preferred but not required. Must have a strong desire to implemen and participate in Corpsmember Development Program which includes personal, professional, and educational components. Assistant Crew Leaders will provide support for members as they work toward attaining a high school equivalency degree.
IN ADDITION ASSISTANT CREW LEADER PARTICIPANTS MUST UNDERSTAND THE NEED FOR:
COMMITMENT – AmeriCorps members must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service. Members must commit to participating in all crew activities, including service days in local communities.
SAFETY - Assistant Crew Leaders are required to establish and maintain a culture of safety on their crew during all program activities.
PROFESSIONALISM – participants must be willing to follow all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent Southwest Conservation Corps and AmeriCorps. Participants are also required to be TOLERANT OF DIVERSITY; respecting the differences of others.
TEAMWORK – Assistant Crew Leaders and members must be willing to demonstrate teamwork and respect for others and a commitment to group decisions.
TECHNOLOGY – The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is not allowed during all work, chore, group and meal times as well as during de-rigs and rig-up. Members must agree to not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and must agree to help regulate this important SCC policy when in a leadership position.
SUBSTANCE FREE – participants MUST be willing and able to refrain from tobacco products, alcohol, and/or drugs while participating in the SCC program.
FITNESS – Projects involve hiking, heavy lifting and repetitive motions. SCC projects are physically demanding!!! Projects can sometimes take place at elevations well above 8,500 feet. Crew Leaders should be ready to confront these conditions while being able to help and encourage crew members.
CITIZENSHIP – Corps member must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
RESPONSIBILITIES:
LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP: ASSISTANT CREW LEADERS WILL BE TRAINED AND EXPECTED TO DEMONSTRATE PROGRESSING ABILITY IN THE SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES LISTED BELOW
help the crew leader manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work.
help implement skills training on work-site and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics as assigned by crew leader
help crew leader promote individual corps member development and a healthy community * Mentor Crew Development while delegating project responsibilities, overseeing crew life, and member development to them.
Must be willing to follow and enforce all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and appropriately represent Southwest Conservation Corps. This includes creating and maintaining substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
help train and motivate a crew of six to eight young adults to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands
help crew leader manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work
Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems with help of crew leader
Communicate effectively & coordinate logistics with project partners, co-leader, & SCC staff
SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT
Monitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site
Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety
Transport crew and equipment safely in SCC’s vans or large SUVs with trailers
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