Position:

Conservation Corps Crew Leader

Reports to:

Conservation Corps Coordinator

Program:

WTI

Status:

Full-Time

CLIMB CDC is seeking an organized, professional, hardworking, and enthusiastic individual to support and lead a crew of conservation members on trails or habitat restoration projects.  This position will mentor a team of four young adult corps members while accomplishing meaningful resource conservation projects alongside land management agencies including the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and US Fish & Wildlife Service. This position has the potential for progress.

The Crew Leader (CL) will be responsible for the overall safety and success of the project, including enforcing the appropriate safety procedures and professional protocol at CLIMB CDC and project sites.  CL’s will be responsible for successfully organizing and executing field projects, safely transporting crews, professionally communicating with project sponsors, staff members and corps members as well as completing all project documentation under established deadlines. CL’s are supported by CLIMB CDC’s Conservation Corps Coordinator.

Candidates should expect to perform challenging physical labor through adverse external weather conditions. CLIMB CDC also expects CL’s to serve as positive role models, educators and mentors for all crew members.  CL’s must possess the ability to adapt to challenging and changing work conditions with a willingness to develop professionally within their careers.  Candidates should enjoy travel, working outdoors, and often working with new people in new places.

Crews will consist of youth interested in environmental work skills.  They will need motivation, direction and coaching daily.  The CL will serve as their leader to ensure they are participating and in compliance with project scopes.

CLIMB CDC maintains a strict no-alcohol possession or consumption policy on CLIMB CDC property and on project sites for members and staff alike.  Any violation of this policy is considered gross misconduct and results in immediate dismissal from the program.  Drug users should not consider applying, as CLIMB CDC reserves the right to require drug testing and does not tolerate drug users in the program.  Harassment of any kind is not tolerated.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

• Experience leading, training and motivating young adults in a safe, organized and professional manner

• Ability to prevent, analyze and resolve safety issues; possess knowledge of safety procedures as applied to field operations

• Strong organizational and communication skills necessary to lead culturally and economically diverse crews, ensuring a positive culture and a high-quality, efficient service

• Able to perform a wide variety of heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions

• Maintains professional communications and relations with agency project partners, staff, crew members, and the general public

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate

• Over 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record and have own transportation

Preferred but not required Qualifications:

• Past working experience with conservation corps/organizations

• S-212 Chainsaw Certified or equivalent.

• 6 months of chainsaw operation experience

• Possess Wilderness First Aid (WFR preferred), CPR and BBP certification

• Maintain a Pesticide Applicator License

• Basic skills in the maintenance and repair of chainsaws, and any other equipment relevant to saw work projects

• Working knowledge of young adult development, team-building and motivational techniques. Experience serving as a positive role model and mentor for team members

• Teaching and training experience regarding habitat restoration, environmental conservation and outdoor living/camping skills

• Mapping and monitoring using GPS technology

• 20 hours of biology or environmental college courses

• Commitment to CLIMB CDC’s mission and to public service through youth development and volunteerism