Summer 2025 Bandelier Conservation Assistant Crew Leader
Summer 2025 Bandelier Conservation Assistant Crew Leader
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS
2025 BANDELIER SUMMER SEASON
Conservation Assistant Crew Leader
Position Description
Upper Rio Grande Office
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico. We inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through training and service Corpsmembers discover their potential for healthy productive lives.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Assistant Crew Leaders (ACLs) play a pivotal role in building successful crews and meaningful programming. They are leaders facilitators and communicators tasked with inspiring fellow Corpsmembers to achieve personal and professional growth. As both a member of the crew and a part of the leadership team the ACL occupies a unique and demanding position. For the right individual this position is a pathway towards full leadership positions and further opportunities in conservation.
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal full time nonexempt AmeriCorps member
SCHEDULE: Day work schedule will vary depending on the project site and project partner but will be 40 hours per week. The specific schedule will be TuesdayFriday 10 hours per day.
STIPEND: $1280 (before taxes) paid biweekly
EDUCATION AWARD:$1565.08 upon completion of 300hr AmeriCorps Service Term
REPORTS TO: Crew Leader with supervision by the Upper Rio Grande Summer Coordinator
DATES: MondayMay 12 2025 Friday August 1 2025.2 weeks of orientation training followed by project work (Actual dates may vary due to weather COVID19 or other conditions)
LOCATION: RMYC Taos Office 1203 King Drive #3 Taos NM 87571 with project locations throughout Bandelier National Monument.Participants must have reliable transportationto and from this location according to their work schedule for the duration of the season.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crew Leadership
In partnership with Crew Supervisor assist in the creation of a highly collaborative leadership structure with shared responsibilities and input.
Help facilitate scheduled educational trainings throughout the season while also assisting in impromptu teachable moments in the field.
Model appropriate professional behavior environmental stewardship and work ethic for Corpsmembers; be an example that inspires the crew.
Maintain a strong commitment to creating a culture of safety within the crew.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
Serve with Crew Supervisor Program Coordinator project sponsors and organizational partners to accomplish projects in an efficient and timely manner.
Assist with leadership of the crew (or a portion of the crew) for project efficiency or as the need arises under the direction and supervision of program staff. Examples include guidance with proper tool use assisting with the organization of service tasks like where people are lined out on a trail or thinning project or helping to facilitate safety discussions with the crew. Assisting with leadership does not include direct supervisory tasks like discipline or timecard approval which are handled solely by staff crew supervisors or other program staff. Assisting with the leadership of the crew also does not include any unallowable activities. To further clarify this our member service agreement includes the unallowable activities and we dedicate a specific portion of orientation to what is allowable and unallowable.
Track daily tool issue ensuring that tools are wellmaintained organized and accounted for throughout project work.
Assist in daily preparation of supplies and equipment: first aid kits vehicle inspection personal protective equipment.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the facilitation of crew meetings on a regular basis.
Assist in reporting requirements and project impact paperwork.
Create a leadership development plan to further personal growth and leadership competencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1830 years of age as of May 12 2025
US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident
Able to complete entire length of service term (May 12 June 1 2025
Experience
Experience with or an interest in environmental or conservation related projects.
Community volunteer experience or a history of servicebased learning.
Skills
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks under adverse weather conditions
Good public speaking skills to address crews and conduct training sessions.
Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to be punctual and reliable.
Behavioral Competencies
Open to constructive feedback.
Flexibility and adaptability. Strong capacity as a team player.
Maturity level that allows for supervision and motivation of peers.
Ability to take initiative and follow through with project goals.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:
Previous experience with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps or other youth development/conservation organization.
Leadership experience with peers preferably in a mentoring or instructional capacity.
Knowledge of tool use and safety.
Proficient driving 8passenger vehicles and/or 4x4 SUV with trailer attachment
Wilderness medicine certification (WFA WFR).
Familiarity with techniques and concepts of safety and risk management.
Consistent positive mental attitude.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel to the Taos office for orientation period as well as a few Fridays of the summer for training.
Nontraditional work hours inclusive of evening hours (for 10hr day schedules).
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
Frequently traverse uneven terrain; balance stoop kneel reach push pull and/or grasp.
Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and to determine the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of work assigned.
Receive detailed information through oral or signed communication; convey important instructions accurately and effectively.
Work outdoors subject to outside environmental conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
For further inquiries please email enterOR
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is available to all and we will not discriminate or refuse services to any staff or member because of perceived or actual race color national origin age disability genetic information political affiliation religion sex gender identity sexual orientation marital or parental status military service or pregnancy.
RMYC is a drug free workplace.
All RMYC positions depend upon funding availability.
Employment Type
Temp
