Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
FOUNDED IN: 1985
Address:
1949 East Main Street
Richmond, Vermont
05477
Day Crew Leader
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Day Crew Leader
Type of Position: Crew Leader
Town, City, Park, etc: Richmond
State / Territory: Vermont
Benefits: College Credit, Industry-Recognized Certifications
Project/Program Focus: Climate Change, Construction/Masonry, Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Stormwater Management, Trails
ORGANIZATION/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Make a positive impact on the environment and food access, gain valuable leadership skills, and explore the Green Mountains while serving with Vermont Youth Conservation Corps! Vermont is home to inspiring landscapes and waterways. For close to 40 years, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps (VYCC) has engaged in environmental stewardship of these lands. Imagine waking up each morning in the woods, beside a lake, or on a historic farm to spend the day building climate resiliency or helping neighbors access farm-fresh food.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Co-lead a crew where Members get to work in their own community. Locations: Burlington, Rutland, Vergennes, Woodstock. Projects include trail and water quality work.
JOB DUTIES
Essential Functions
Supervision, Culture, Leadership
- Follow and uphold VYCC Principles, Practices, and Policies
- Create an inclusive crew culture that prioritizes physical and emotional safety
- Supervise Crew Members: conduct check-ins and feedback meetings that help Crew Members set goals, assess growth, and celebrate progress
- Instruct and support Crew Members on topics including proper tool use and care and other enrichment opportunities
- Engage with VYCC staff on setting personal goals and charting personal and professional progress, demonstrate a growth mindset
- Effectively work with your co-leader to balance tasks and responsibilities
Risk Assessment and Safety Management, Logistics, Administrative
- Play a lead role in risk assessment and safety management in the field
- Help provide emergency response and communication during emergencies
- Complete administrative and reporting tasks
- Manage field logistics (vehicle maintenance checks, tool maintenance, and more)
Project Management
- Facilitate daily framing and debrief sessions with your crew
- Manage project sites efficiently with high quality while prioritizing safety and member growth and learning
- Effectively communicate with VYCC staff and project partner to ensure completion of project goals
REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age
- Prior experience in project areas, outdoor experience (hiking), and/or leadership
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work safely in all weather conditions and motivate others to do the same
- Ability to hike in steep or uneven terrain, lift and carry heavy tools, gear or materials
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record for at least 3 years
- Offsite housing required; no housing provided
- Ability to transport self to daily meet-up location
- Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
- Experience in risk assessment and being responsible for the health and safety of others
- Experience in providing and receiving feedback, and creating a culture of learning and growth
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification (VYCC provides a WFA course preseason)
- Willingness to undergo a criminal background check
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Compensation & Benefits
- Weekly stipend: $705-$750, dependent on experience
- Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification (if needed)
- Bonus paid upon completion of position
- Organizational dedication to on-going professional development
- Career pathways support through VYCC’s Community Engagement Manager
and program staff - Paid time off: combination of flexible sick days and personal leave days with longer positions also having scheduled break time
- Potential to earn up to 12 free college credits
CONTACT INFORMATION
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