P-CREW Youth Corps Crew Leader- Northern California

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Agency

Sierra Institute for Community and Environment

Location

Taylorsville, California

Job Category

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary

$16.50/hr

Start Date

05/09/2011

Last Date to Apply

02/01/2022

Website

https://sierrainstitute.us/about/jobs/

Description

- see website for full position announcement- Introduction: The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment seeks crew leaders for the 2022 Plumas Conservation, Restoration, and Education the Watershed (P-CREW) youth corps season. P-CREW youth corps is an immersive, six-week, experiential work opportunity designed to offer employment on Northern California’s public lands to youth from rural and urban areas around the state. For nearly a decade, the program has worked to develop the next generation of natural resource stewards through paid work experience, field-based learning, personal growth, and professional engagement. P-CREW members will spend the majority of their time outside, working, learning, playing, and exploring. Students will perform a variety of tasks related to ecological restoration and outdoor recreation requiring challenging physical labor and open communication with their crew members. Project work improves the health of landscape while simultaneously improving sustainable public access through many activities including but not limited to: trail maintenance and building, invasive species removal, aspen and meadow restoration, and hazardous fuels reduction. Crew Leaders for P-CREW youth corps are integral to the success of this program. P-CREW leaders will have the unique opportunity to develop leadership and stewardship skills while supervising and mentoring a youth crew. Crew leaders will be provided 5 weeks of in-field training to prepare for the P-CREW summer session. Once P-CREW begins, crew leaders will train, supervise, and mentor their youth crew 24/7 for a six-week session. Crew Leaders are responsible for managing eleven, 10th-12th grade teenagers while supporting restoration efforts on the Plumas and Lassen National Forests and adjacent lands in the Northern Sierra. Additionally, leaders may be offered an option to continue employment following the P-CREW season on Sierra Institute’s trail crew. This unique position was designed to empower P-CREW leaders to deepen their connection to nature, build trusting relationships with support staff, and feel confident developing the next generation of natural resource stewards. Job Duties: Participate in pre-season 5-week training (if the training time interferes with college finals please reach out to discuss implications and possible accommodations) Mentor and Co-lead a crew of 11 crew members (ages 16-18) and one Alumni All-star Assistant for 6 weeks including day to day activities at the project site, at camp, and recreational activities on the weekends. This includes providing physical, social, and emotional support to the crew. Provide guidance, leadership opportunities, and camp operations responsibilities to the Alumni All-Star Assistant to foster personal and professional growth. Educate and train youth crew members in camp set up, camp and personal hygiene, Leave No Trace principles, and camp safety. Successfully complete conservation projects for 40 hours per week throughout the six-week session in a variety of outdoor settings. Lead recreational trips on the weekends (backpacking, swimming, hiking, etc.) Navigate and transport crews to and from work, camp, and recreational sites safely while pulling a trailer on both paved and dirt roads. (Driving with a trailer can be learned and practiced during training weeks). Submit written, digital, and oral reports on project status, supplies, personnel, incidents, vehicles, and expenses to support staff on a weekly basis. This includes capturing before and after photos of projects and photos of crew members working and camping. Provide guidance for healthy meal planning to crew members. Food for all meals will be provided by support staff. Plan, organize, and facilitate team bonding activities and educational lessons with the aid of a pre-developed curriculum. Practice routine safety meetings with crew members including evening debriefs, vehicle checks and tool assessments. Conduct personal check-ins and evaluations of crew members to foster personal and professional development of youth. Administer first aid and keeping detailed records. ** Additional details regarding the trail crew to be provided upon interview.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Proof of full COVID-19 Vaccination Wilderness First Aid certification (or higher) Pre-service background screening required Clean Driving Record A demonstrated commitment to youth development and stewardship. Experience working with teens (ages 15-18) required. Social and emotional skills to promote positive personal growth and develop relationships with people from all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, orientations, identities, and communities. Undergraduate degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Natural Resources, Education, Psychology, Child Development, or similar program, and/or experience working with groups on conservation restoration projects. Interest in landscape stewardship and willingness to learn skills necessary to achieve project goals ( trail maintenance, fuels management, restoration, etc.). Training will be provided. Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills are preferred. A sense of humor and positive mental attitude! Ability to work long hours, and be responsible for crew 24 hours a day/7 days per week in the field and at camp during the 6-week P-CREW youth program.

Contact Person

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