Monthly Pooled Field Leader, Wyoming Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps

Laramie, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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JOB TITLE:

Field Leader - Wyoming Conservation Corps - AmeriCorps

JOB PURPOSE:

Field Leaders are half-time AmeriCorps Members here to support our field programs throughout the state as they preform office and field related functions and duties to help support WCCs recruiting and managing members fleet of vehicles hand tools and support equipment as well as support WCC field crew needs. This person will assist in maintaining accurate inventories and maintain tools and vehicles to the best of their ability. This person will be assisting in tracking project data and using ArcGIS or other relevant programs to help in project analysis and reporting. Field Leaders are classified as 70% field time and 30% office time.

TERM OF SERVICE

January 1st through September 30th 2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with WCC program staff crew leaders and agency supervisors to plan and prepare educational component for crews
Travel to worksites during ten-day work period while onsite check in with agencies about the project crew and educational component
Maintain and service tools trucks and anything else that needs to be fixed
While on-site give each crew leader and crew member time to check-in and address any issues that may arise and take appropriate action for the situation
Have the authority to remove participants from the worksite or release them from service if necessary
Assist WCC staff and other participants with volunteer generation and volunteer projects
Carry out planning purchasing and training activities and especially during orientation
Assist WCC program staff in the hiring process of crew members and leaders
Responsible for tool maintenance and equipment purchasing.
Assist WCC staff during ENR 4890
Responsible for daily and weekly documentation of activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:High School Diploma or GED
Other requirements:

Pass FBI background check.
Ability to lift 50 lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strongly developed organizational skills;
Ability to lift heavy loads periodically; this position can be very physical at times;
Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot on a daily basis;
Experience with vehicles and small engines is desirable but not required;
Experience operating hand tools chainsaws generators and other tools related to conservation projects is desired but not required;
Experience driving/backing a trailer is desired but not required;
Must be able to serve on a flexible schedule including evenings early mornings and weekends;
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with a diverse audience;
Field time and camping is required;
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

Cover letter
Resume or C.V.

**Due to a current system limitation you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However if youre experiencing any issues in doing so please send any additional application materials to and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or email.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a charming town of 30000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramies beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit

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