Western Colorado Conservation Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1999
Address:
2818 1/2 North Ave
Grand Junction, Colorado
81501
Conservation Corps Assistant Crew Leader
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Conservation Corps Assistant Crew Leader
Type of Position: Crew Leader
Town, City, Park, etc: Grand Junction
State / Territory: Colorado
Benefits: Dental Insurance, Education Award, Health Insurance, Meals/Food Assistance, Public Land Corps Hiring Authority, Student Loan Forbearance, Vision Insurance
Project/Program Focus: Forestry, Habitat Restoration, Herbicide Application, Invasive Species Management, Trails
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Western Colorado Conservation Corps (WCCC) is a program of Mesa County Partners, a nonprofit organization based in Grand Junction, Colorado. As a 21st Century Conservation Corps We are accredited by the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) and The Corps Network (TCN) and we work with AmeriCorps to provide education awards for our Corpsmembers. We work closely with land managers in scenic western Colorado including, Mesa, Delta, Montrose, and Gunnison Counties to collaborate on land improvement projects. WCCC Corpsmembers serve in teams of eight to 10, including one Crew Leader and two Assistant Crew Leaders. The WCCC works on projects such as: building and maintaining trails, fuel mitigation, fence construction and maintenance, invasive species removal, and habitat restoration.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Western Colorado Conservation Corps offers opportunities for young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout Western Colorado. Projects may include a variety of trail construction/maintenance, fence construction/removal, invasive species removal, fire fuels reduction, habitat restoration and/or historic preservation work. AmeriCorps members have the opportunity to earn an education award, in addition to a bi-weekly stipend. (Restrictions apply).
The position also requires preparation time and post session clean up.
Service Environment:
This position requires arduous physical activity in adverse weather conditions. Assistant Crew Leaders must be physically fit and able to lift, bend, carry, push and other heavy physical labor.
JOB DUTIES
Essentials Position Functions:
Act as an assistant to the Crew Leader in:
- Mentoring and leading a crew of 8-12 youth, 17-28 years old, in day-to-day service activities on the project site and at camp.
- Giving guidance and responsibilities to Crew Members to facilitate their personal growth and development.
- Overseeing camp operations including camp set-up, camp hygiene, Leave No Trace principles, and all other camp elements involved with safety and risk management.
- Complete 10 hours of project work a day for 4-8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, for the duration of the term. (No prior experience required).
- Submitting written and digital reports on projects, and expenses on a weekly basis to field staff.
- Overseeing food budget, meal planning, and shopping list for group food.
- Coordinating projects and logistics on the ground with WCCC Staff, and project partners.
- Transporting your crew safely in WCCC’s vans or other vehicles while towing a trailer.
- Perform duties expected of any corps member including service project completion, meal preparation, cleanup/setup, and other day-to-day duties.
- Leading service projects such as trail building and maintenance, wildlife habitat restoration, fence building and maintenance, and invasive species removal.
- Planning of recreational and educational activities, food and equipment preparation and maintenance, and program evaluation.
- Live, work, and serve closely with a diverse group of people.
- Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of WCCC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as other rules, regulations, and risk management protocol.
- Members must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
- Leadership experience preferred.
- Excellent organization and communication
- Passion for an outdoor lifestyle
- Hands-on physical labor experience preferred.
- Committed to making a positive difference in youth.
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR) preferred.
- Current driver’s license with an insurable good driving record
- High School Diploma or GED required (AmeriCorps), relevant bachelor’s preferred.
- Must be between the ages of 18-28 years of age.
- Ability to commit to the entirety of your AmeriCorps term of service with WCCC.
- Ability to serve on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to typically lift 30-50 lbs. repeatedly.
- Hiking up to 12 miles per day.
- Be willing and able to run a chainsaw, use hand tools and herbicide equipment with appropriate training.
- Must be able to complete arduous work in adverse weather conditions (i.e., snow, rain, excessive heat).
- Ability to camp in remote locations from 4-8 days a week.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- AmeriCorps members are entitled to and must take a 30-minute lunch break, this time does not count towards service goal.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Tiffany Weimer
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