TITLE: Crew Leader
REPORTS TO: Program Director
LOCATIONS: Salida, CO
STATUS: Seasonal, Full-time, Exempt
START/END DATE: March 30, 2020 – Mid-November 2020
WAGES: $685 / week
BENEFITS: If position is 26+ weeks, health benefits option available. Food provided while in the field, uniforms, USFS-recognized S-212 Chainsaw training, & other development opportunities
MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPENED UNTIL FILLED.
SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS: The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization, whose mission is to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities and the environment. SCC supports youth, adult camping crews (ages 18-30), and Veteran fire crews (ages 18-35) with crew-based programming to complete challenging and impactful conservation projects throughout the Four Corners and Los Valles Regions. Projects include, trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, invasive species removal, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation and local environmental service projects. Crews may also complete technical and/or specialized projects depending on project partner needs, including disaster relief. SCC crews work in national parks, forests, and other public lands throughout central and southwestern Colorado.
CREW LEADER POSITION SUMMARY: Crews consists of 6 members and 2 leaders. Crews work in front and backcountry locations in all weather conditions. Standard schedule consists of 8 days on-hitch and 6 days off with some exception. On-hitch, crews camps together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. SCC does not provide accommodations off-hitch and Crew Leaders will be responsible for their own accommodations during that time.
Crew Leaders will lead crews in completing technical conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills. Crew leaders will also be responsible for leading crews in environmental stewardship, i.e. Leave No Trace, and risk management. A variety of soft skills and technical competencies are required to be successful in this role. See below for core competencies:
Required Skills
RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE COMPETENCIES:
LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
RISK MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS
Required Experience
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Outdoor leadership experience with youth and/or young adults
Physically fit and able to work 40-50 hr work weeks
High School diploma or GED certificate
Must hold current/relevant medical certification (WFR, WEMT, or OEC) with CPR/AED
Must be 21, or have had a driver’s license for 3 consecutive years with a clean driving record (insurable by SCC), and a current driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with SCC or other conservation corps
Chainsaw experience
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Frequently required to walk, hike, sit, talk and listen.
Required to use hands to operate objects and tools, and to reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus.
Required to drive an SCC vehicle
Must be able to speak, understand, read and write English.
Enforce all SCC policies. SCC is a substance free work environment. All must refrain from the use of tobacco products, vaping, alcohol, and drugs while in the program.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Please attach cover letter and resume and complete Salida/Los Valles Crew Leader application at http://www.sccorps.org/join/crew-leaders/
For questions, Please contact Therese Ryley, Program Director, at tryley@conservationlegacy.org
Conservation Legacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
RESPONSIBILITIES & CORE COMPETENCIES:
LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
RISK MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS