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Title: Youth Program Crew Leaders in Development (CLDP)
Locations: Durango, CO or Salida, CO 
Position Types: Non-AmeriCorps Crew Leader OR AmeriCorps Crew Leader in Development (CLDP) 
Dates: May 6th - Mid-August (Varies slightly by office)
Wages: Crew Leader:  $685 weekly ($485/week living stipend + $200/week housing stipend) + AmeriCorps Education Award at completion of service term 

Training:  QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Technical Trails Training, Trauma Informed Care Training, Mandatory Reporter Training; Restorative Justice Approach, Access to Mental Health support, Potential for other trainings such as Crosscut Certification, and Backcountry Skills Training; CLDPs receive Wilderness First Responder Certification; Potential for Chainsaw Certification, 

Benefits: Uniforms, Personal Protective Equipment, Food in field. Health Benefit Eligible for Leaders, 

Housing: SCC-Durango has a Host-Housing program based on need and a camping location at our base of operations for leaders and CLDPs during the spring season. Options will be reviewed in the interview process. 

Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, communities and environment through hands-on work on primarily public lands. SCC Crews work with local land management agencies, municipalities, and non-profits to complete impactful conservation work. Project may include but are not limited to: trail construction and maintenance, habitat restoration, agricultural projects or a wide variety of community improvement projects.  

A Crew Leader mentors a Crew Leader in Development (CLDP) as they work together to lead a 6-8 person high school or middle school crew (Durango only) during the summer season. Crew Leaders will be responsible for helping their CLDP pair create and follow a leadership development plan. Over the course of the season, the CLDP will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to take on full Crew Leader responsibilities the following season. CLDPs are responsible for assisting Crew Leaders in ensuring the safety and well-being of their crew, project implementation, creating educational opportunities, and program paperwork each week. Crews work Monday – Friday and may be camping crews or day crews. Local students aged 14-18 are hired to complete a variety of projects. 1 day a week is an education day. Crew Leaders and CLDP’s work long days and may work from remote communities, away from the main office.  All leaders and CLDPs will spend April and May in an intensive crew leader training. (See each complete position descriptions for more details on Spring Season, and each job’s responsibilities.) 

To Apply: 

* Follow this link www.sccorps.org/leadership-opportunities and navigate to "Youth Program Leadership"! Please apply for either Salida or Durango and note preference for location in the application. If one office is full, your application can be transferred to the other office.    

* Questions can be addressed to: 

Jacob Mandell | Youth Programs Coordinator                             
SCC Four Corners - Durango, CO Office 
970-238-6454 | jmandell@conservationlegacy.org 

Or 

Pamela Cisneros | Youth Programs Manager 
SCC Los Valles – Salida, CO Office 
719-298-1475 | pcisneros@conservationlegacy.org 

Website Posting:  Adult Program Coordinator, SCC Four Corners - Durango - Conservation Legacy (silkroad.com) 
Starting Salary: The starting the $22.93 – 23.62 /hour range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position. Please note that the indicated starting salary range describes the range for an incumbent in this position. Most new staff generally start at the beginning of the range percentile to endure internal salary equity.

Location: Durango, CO. Eligible for 2 days of remote work, per week. 

Benefit Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Paid Time Off per Personnel Policies

Program Summary: The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).

 

Position Summary: The Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to: Recruit and select corps members and crew leaders for all Adult and Veterans Fire Corps crews; Participate in the planning and execution of crew leader and member trainings; Coordinate communication between the field and the office; Support and mentor all field staff, including seasonal field supervisors, crew leaders and members; Ensure crews are both supported and prepared to maintain safety, program integrity, and quality projects in the field. Both office and field operations are required by this position and a flexible schedule is a must! The Adult Programs Coordinator reports to the Adult Programs Manager.

Outcomes & Functions of Position:
 

Recruiting, Interviewing and Selection of Corps Members and Leaders

• Work as part of an SCC recruiting and member development team to develop and implement a recruitment strategy
• Participate in recruiting visits to schools, community partners, career fairs, etc.
• Coordinate and complete interviewing, selection, and placement of 100-150 corps members annually.
• Complete Crew Leader and Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) hiring, including writing position descriptions, screening applicants, and offering positions.
• Work in an office setting. Facilitate and manage the submission of all participant hiring, program, and AmeriCorps paperwork

Program Oversight and Field Support

• Oversee and mentor staff in the field. Provide technical expertise, guidance, and emotional support to crew leaders in the field. Identify positive working solutions to crew management issues for leaders.
• Ensure project quality and quantity by providing technical assistance to and accountability of crew leaders in the field
• Model risk management procedures in the field to create a safe working environment
• Manage and participate in leader debriefs after each hitch
• Enforce all SCC policies and procedures
• Comfortability and flexibility with an ever-shifting work schedule
• Respond to crew emergency situations and participate in an on-call system for crews in the field
• Coordinate regular field visits with program staff as needed
• Review incidents, workers comp claims and process accordingly as per Conservation Legacy protocols

Development and Training

• Work with SCC staff to design, coordinate, and instruct in-house training of crew leaders and program participants including technical trails, crosscut, chainsaw, mental health, administrative, Wilderness First Aid, leadership, and facilitation skills
• Being a role model and mentor, providing encouragement guidelines and supervisions to leaders throughout the 9-week training period and continuing into the field season
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community and project partners

General Administration

• Work closely with the administrative staff to ensure compliance of paperwork tasks and AmeriCorps requirements for yourself, leaders, and corps members
• Manage multiple databases for recruitment, selection, in-season management, and exiting of participants
• Work within an established program budget; manage credit cards, receipts, and financial reporting
• Assist with ensuring leader and CLDP compliance of credit card reconciliations
• Assist Adult Programs Manager and Director with year-end reports
• Collect, manage, and disperse program paperwork. Verify accuracy of all paperwork including timesheets, post hitch accomplishments, photos, etc.

Organizational Advocacy

• Successfully engages, leads, and supports an inclusive work environment for those of underrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve.
• Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals.
• Reports any potential complaints within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.
• Assists or leads other responsibilities, as assigned

Other “Hats” You May Wear: Customer Service, Relationship Development, Marketing, Administrative, Supervision or Mentorship to Others, Facilitator, Trainer, Facilities, Human Resources, Supervisor.

 

Physical Requirements: Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.
 

Qualifications:

• Ability to successfully work in a fluid, changing work environment.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms.
• Ability to keep others and oneself, in remote locations, accountable to expectations.
• Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record per Personnel Policies.
• Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history check requirements.
• Exhibits the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in youth development, conservation corps, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced skill level in all or most of the following: trail construction and maintenance, crosscut and chainsaw operation and maintenance, fencing, herbicide application, GIS, front country and backcountry travel
• Prior experience with planning, teaching or facilitating trainings for the above skills
• Experience leading Conservation Corps programs, members, or administrative systems
• Maintain a B-Level or higher Saw Certification to lead or assist in saw trainings for Leaders, Adult Crews and Veterans Fire Corps (VFC) Crews

Other Competencies Desired for this Position’s Success: Manage Complexity, Resourceful, Effectively Communicate, Cultivate Innovation, Drive and/or Influence Results, Plans & Aligns.
 

To Apply:

1.  Send Cover letter and resume to Lisa Slupianek at lslupianek@conservationlegacy.org

2.  Cover Letter must include a response to the following: Provide some examples of your experience effectively working with diverse communities, including those specific to Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and other underrepresented populations, in personal or professional context.

3.  Review of applications will begin 3/11/2024, with an ideal start of April 2024. 

Website Posting: AIM Program Coordinator - Durango, Colorado - Conservation Legacy (silkroad.com)
Starting Salary: $22.93 - $23.62/hour range, depending on experience, education, and skills relevant to the position. ​​ 

Location: Durango, CO. Eligible for remote up to 2 days a week.

Benefit Eligible: ​Health, Vision, Dental, Long-Term Disability, Retirement, Paid Time Off ​ per Personnel Policies 

Posting Period: Please apply by March 1st, 2024
 

Program Summary: The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).   

 

Position Summary: The Ecological Monitoring Program Coordinator’s (“Coordinator” or “they“) primary responsibilities are to: recruit and select corps members and crew leaders for all small crews performing the Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) data collection methodology; Participate in the planning and execution of crew leader and member trainings; Coordinate communication between the field and the office; Support and mentor all field staff; Ensure crews are both supported and prepared to maintain safety, program integrity, and quality projects in the field. Both office and field operations are required by this position and a flexible schedule is a must. The position is approximately 80% office-based and 20% field-based, with field visits that may include overnight stays.  They must be available for emergency trips to the field.  The Ecological Monitoring Program Coordinator reports to the SCC Ecological Monitoring Program Manager based out of the Durango, CO office.  
 

SCC was awarded a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant from the Colorado (CO) and New Mexico (NM) BLM State Offices to support small corps teams, each typically consisting of a Crew Lead and one to three Crew Members. Under this grant, SCC and sub-recipient Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) work collaboratively with BLM personnel to complete vegetative, soil, and/or stream resource surveys according to the Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring methodology across CO and NM with many BLM Field and District Offices.  At SCC, this cohort of crews and staff is known as the Ecological Monitoring Program. The continuation of this initiative and this position is funding dependent. 

 

Essential Responsibilities and Functions: 
 

Ecological Monitoring Crew Leader and Member Hiring

• Assist in developing positions for the Ecological Monitoring program with many different project partners.
• Develop, oversee, and evaluate an effective strategy to recruit and advertise 38-50 crew personnel positions, collaborating with other staff as necessary.
• Monitor and review incoming applications for volume and quality.
• Interview, select, and onboard crew leads and members in a timely manner, collaborating externally and internally as necessary.
• Collect, compile, and process all required intake and enrollment materials for Crew Leaders and Members.
• Co-manage with the Individual Placements (IP) program any IPs that are funded by AIM-related agreements and whose roles directly contribute to the partner’s larger efforts of Ecological Monitoring program. 

​​Training, Field Support, and Development

• Assist in creating and delivering internal orientations and trainings, intentionally aligning with Conservation Legacy’s strategic initiatives.
• Proactively visit, assist, and support crews in the field as needed.
• Facilitate and encourage opportunities for crew lead and member development.
• Continue with technical program-specific education, training, and industry exposure.

​​Partner Support and Position Development

• Work with BLM State and Field Office staff contacts and other corps to support CO and NM BLM AIM programs.
• Facilitate crews’ attendance to technical trainings (provided each year by the BLM), as well as other trainings requested by the BLM.
• Facilitate consistent field operations and share best practices/learning lessons.

​​Program Support and Administration

• Supervise and mentor a cohort of Ecological Monitoring crews and related IPs.
• Ensure that timesheets are completed promptly and correctly.
• Enforce and monitor appropriate risk management and all SCC Policies and Procedures across the program. 
• Review and follow up on incident reports, vehicle accident reports, and worker’s compensation claims.
• Assist with vehicle leasing, remote fleet management, remote gear cache management, and other program logistics. 
• Develop and implement effective and efficient administrative systems for recruitment, enrollment, management, evaluation, exits, reporting, and marketing.
• Maintain regular remote communications with crews.
• Collaborate with crews and staff to maintain and improve program operations and quality.
• Work to maintain high retention and satisfy partners through regular communication with crews.
• Coordinate, review, and follow up on completion and quality of crew evaluations.

​​General Administration

• Participate in staff meetings, and support other staff as appropriate.
• Abide by Conservation Legacy’s credit cardholder and spending policies, including providing proper associated documentation.

​​Regional and Organizational Support ​

• Participate in SCC’s internal, rotating emergency on-call system.
• Maintain productive relationships and interface significantly with other staff regarding administrative details. 
• Attend off-season SCC/Conservation Legacy retreats and operations development events.
• Assist with activities of other programs of SCC.
• Provide technical knowledge to and build capacity of monitoring programs and projects in other areas of Conservation Legacy as opportunities arise, engage, lead, and support an inclusive work environment for those of underrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve.
• Lead and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plan’s goals.
• Reports any potential harassment or grievances within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.

Physical Requirements: Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions.

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• College graduate (Bachelor’s, at minimum) with coursework in ecology, botany, range science, soil science, wildlife biology, natural resource management, conservation biology, or a related field OR some college-level coursework in the above subject area(s) and one full sampling season performing AIM methodology, or highly similar, in a leadership capacity
• Understanding of scientific, data, and statistical principles
• Basic vascular plant identification and taxonomy
• Exhibits the ability to effectively work on diverse teams or with a variety of populations, including those underrepresented at our organization and those of BIPOC communities
• Experience with influencing diverse groups of employees to achieve common goals
• Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
• The ability to carry out assigned work independently or with minimal supervision
• The ability to communicate effectively, manage complexity, cultivate innovation, drive and influence results of oneself and others
• The ability to work well with others and to seek assistance when needed to carry out assignments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and applications, or similar platforms
• Proficient in phone and email communications
• Ability to keep others in remote locations accountable to expectations
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must be able to pass the organization’s criminal history background check requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of 6 months or one term/season/capstone in ecological/environmental fieldwork or a laboratory-based research project with leadership responsibilities. 
• Proficient vascular plant identification and taxonomy

Demonstrated experience with or willing to grow in any of the following:

• Recruitment, hiring, training, and/or management  
• Managing administrative systems or databases 

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume/CV to Michaela Grubb at mgrubb@conservationlegacy.org by March 1st, 2024.  Subject line in this email must include “Last Name, First Name Ecological Monitoring Applicant”.

Cover Letter must include a response to the following question: Provide some examples of your experience effectively working with diverse communities, including those specific to Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and other underrepresented populations, in personal or professional context. 

Come work and camp in Colorado! | Summer Conservation Crews

Dates of Employment: 05/27/2024 – 08/09/2024

Position Location: Durango, CO or Salida, CO

Stipend: $600/week ($400/week living stipend + $200/week housing stipend)

Ages: 18 – 30

Benefits: $1,459.26, 300-hour AmeriCorps Education Award (Value may change depending on term of service), Food provided while in the field, uniform shirts, personal protective equipment. Wilderness First Aid & CPR/AED certification.

About the Position: As an AmeriCorps program participant with the Southwest Conservation Corps, your office is the great outdoors! Each crew consists of 6 members and 2 leaders. Crews work and camp for 8 days at a time in either front country (access to your crew vehicle and trailer), in town (working with the county or municipality), or backcountry (hiking all your supplies in with backpacks) locations. You will work effectively as a member of the crew; perform strenuous physical work related to environmental conservation and restoration projects; work outdoors in all types of weather and successfully adapt to various climates; effectively learn and apply new environmental conservation and restoration skills; actively participate in environmental education activities if they are provided; practice appropriate safety procedures in all tasks assigned; use, maintain and repair hand and power tools as necessary. 

Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazardous fuels reduction, re-vegetation, weeding, herbicide treatment, fencing, facility maintenance, and local environmental service projects. Crews may also complete technical and/or specialized projects depending on project partner needs, including disaster relief if the opportunity arises.

Schedules consist of 10-hour days that are typically 8-days on and 6 off. There is a possibility you could work 4 days on and 3 days off, or a variation of schedules requiring all AmeriCorps crew members to show flexibility in scheduling.

All crews will go through a 5-day (unpaid) volunteer orientation (May 27th – May 31st, 2024). This will include Wilderness First Aid training. Food and a space to camp is provided for this training.

We will be running the following crews during the 2024 season. We will speak to the work that each of these crews completes during the interview and will discuss your preferences at that time.

• Conservation/Trail Crew (Durango + Salida) – A crew for young adults that works in both backcountry and front country settings, focusing on trails and a variety of conservation work. 
• Chainsaw Crew (Salida) – A crew for young adults that works primarily in front country settings, focusing on sustainable forestry, fuels reduction, or invasive species removal (with the potential to use herbicide). Crew members will go through S-212 chainsaw training and will earn their United States Forest Service A-faller chainsaw certification upon completion.
• Crosscut Crew(Durango) – Crew works in remote Wilderness areas, clearing down trees from trails with a two-person crosscut saw. Crew members will go through crosscut saw training and receive a federally recognized certification upon completion.
• Affinity Crews - The goal of our affinity crews is to have a place where those with identities that have historically and systemically been underrepresented in the conservation field, and their allies can come together and build an equitable community. The Womens+, Queer, Leaders of Color Affinity Crews seek to create a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space for all regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity or expression. We value respect of names, pronouns, orientation, gender, race, ethnicity, philosophies, confidentiality, boundaries, and culture.
  • Women’s+ Chainsaw Crew(Durango & Salida) – An affinity crew for Women (both trans + cis) as well as non-binary individuals with project work focusing on sustainable forestry, fuels reduction, or invasive species removal (with the potential to use herbicide). Crew members will go through S-212 chainsaw training and will earn their United States Forest Service A-faller chainsaw certification upon completion. 
  • Queer Crew(Durango)– An affinity crew for LGBTQAI2S+ individuals. This crew work on a variety of projects, in both front country and backcountry settings. This will allow crew members to gain experience in and understanding of several aspects of conservation work.
  • Leaders of Color Conservation Crew (Salida) – An affinity crew for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) community members in both a backcountry and front country setting, focusing on trails and a variety of conservation work. This will allow crew members to gain experience in and understanding of several aspects of conservation work.

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

• To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• A US citizen that has received (or on track to receive) a high school diploma or GED
• All offers of service are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and state and federal criminal background checks.

Participant Essential Eligibility Requirements:

Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. If you are unable to meet certain requirements, we may be able to assist you with some modification unless it alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization.

Participant and Expedition Behavior:

• Serve effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions
• Willingness and ability to complete all aspects of the program
• Contribute to a safe learning environment; no harassment of any kind
• Appropriately represent SCC and AmeriCorps to the public and project partners at all time

Risk Management and Judgement:

• Effectively follow direction by others, so that you will be able to successfully manage hazards
• Ask clarifying question when you do not understand a task
• Maintain focus during workday, both while traveling and serving in varied weather conditions.
• If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage without assistance from others.

Environmental Ethics & Outdoor Skills:

• Learn and safely perform fundamental outdoor living and skills as appropriate to the project.
• Live in a physically demanding, possibly remote environment for an uninterrupted period of up to several weeks

Substance Free:

• In accordance with a drug free program, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and SCC activities, and while on organization property.

At SCC, equity is a core value. To put power behind this statement, we prioritize and encourage opportunities for Black, Indigenous, Queer, Trans, and Women of Color (QTBIPOC). Interested candidates are encouraged to contact our staff for inquiries and submit an application on our website.

Staff contacts:

Kristen Barrett, SCC Four Corners (Durango) Adult Program Manager: kbarrett@conservationlegacy.org

Brittany LeTendre, SCC Los Valles (Salida) Adult Program Manager: bletendre@conservationlegacy.org

See complete job description for pay breakdown, benefits, qualifications, application submission, and more: CLICK HERE

***COVER LETTER ACCEPTED UNTIL JANUARY 31ST, 2024***

Program Summary: The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy, that is built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) that operated from 1933 – 1942. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs. Members receive a weekly living allowance, training, and an AmeriCorps Education Award (for qualifying individuals).

Position Summary: The Los Valles Director (LVD) is the leader for SCC’s staff and operations based in Salida, CO. The Director both develops funding for and manages all Los Valles based operations through a coordinated and collaborative staff structure. The Director’s focus is to create and maintain quality, safe, highly effective operational programming for youth and young adults while developing and sustaining project partnerships with traditional public land management agencies, local municipal agencies, community partners as well as developing and sustaining other funding sources to ensure the success of the Corps’ mission. Each SCC office is rooted in the community it serves. The LVD supervises and mentors various operations staff, including, but not limited to Program Director(s), Program Managers, and Administrative Manager(s).

Essential Responsibilities and Functions:

Leadership

• Identify and develop annual objectives to sustain and enhance the outcomes of SCC’s Mission as well as Conservation Legacy’s Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate and lead on the development and implementation of high-quality programming to achieve positive member experiences and exceptional project accomplishments, as well as excellent community relations and networking.
• Take a leadership role within the regional community, proactively managing and developing community relations, partnerships, projects and funding.
• Lead the Los Valles staff and office, setting appropriate workplace culture, modeling professionalism and effective communication and facilitating needed collaboration between staff and programs.
• Serve on the SCC Leadership Team to develop and implement SCC strategy and tactics to meet the goals of Conservation Legacy’s strategic plan at the programmatic level.
• Foster an environment for staff to innovate ideas and efficiencies that will lead the region and corps toward higher quality programming and member outcomes.
• Leads Los Valles program staff to effectively achieve programmatic and organizational outcomes related to their positions, their corps, and the organization.
• Foster an environment of personal understanding and problem-solving to stay aligned with changing internal and external environment, for staff within the region.
• Successfully engages, leads, and supports an inclusive work environment for all within the organization and communities we serve, especially those of underrepresented populations.

Management

• Supervise, mentor and evaluate multiple operational and administrative staff including, but not limited to, the Program Director, and an Administrative Manager(s), that varies depending on structure and volume. Guide and help mentor shared SCC staff: Individual Placement Program Director and Recruitment Outreach and Communications Specialist.
• Ensure that all staff members are following business and operational support policies and protocols of SCC and Conservation Legacy.
• Organize staff to meet the needs of the Los Valles programs understanding our different program models (Veterans Fire Corps, Adult Camping Crews, High School Crews and Community Crews, Small Teams, Individual Placements and other single identity crews) as well as new emerging models to meet the needs of partnering agencies.
• Oversee the professional development and performance evaluation of all SCC Los Valles staff.
• Serve as the primary contact with Conservation Legacy Central Office for operational matters for the SCC Los Valles office.
• Support and encourage staff to engage with strategic organization initiatives not limited to working groups associated with the implementation of the Conservation Legacy Strategic Plan.

Project and Program Development and Management

• Develop and maintain project partner relationships with an aim toward sustainability and leveraging to new project opportunities.
• Leads a high-quality of programming for positive member experience and exceptional project accomplishments, solidified by successful outcomes related to strategic plan goals and specific corps-relate goals.
• Completes timely project reporting to support invoicing and agreement requirements in compliance with Conservation Legacy policies and procedures.
• Oversees successful and innovative grant identification, coordination, development, writing, and reporting in support of existing and emerging program models and staff capacity.
• Oversee and complete project agreements/task orders, database, pre-site visits, project scheduling, evaluation systems, and project specifications.
• Complete or oversee project reporting to support invoicing and agreement requirements.
• Engage in project related community collaboration and shared resourcing.
• Develop programming to implement the Conservation Legacy Strategic Plan goals.
• Track emerging opportunities and develop program models to meet community needs and organizational goals.

Risk Management

• Ensure an emphasis on safety through prioritizing risk management across all programming by following policies and procedures, while providing leadership and supporting other staff to influence organizational policies around risk management.

Financial

• Prepare, submit, and manage an annual SCC Los Valles budget with assistance from SCC Corps Director as a part of the SCC and Conservation Legacy annual budget development and management processes.
• Develop project budgets and complete federal agency financial documents.
• Write and manage grants to support specific projects and strategic initiatives, with support from shared business and grant team.
• Maintain regional systems to ensure responsible spending and financial reporting by all staff members.
• Prepare and review financial reports and monitor regional expenses to ensure responsible budget management; adjust spending or revisions as needed.
• Develop and or sustaining partnerships to maintain adequate revenue streams to support programming with support from Corps Director.

Marketing and Communications

• Assure the Corps vision, programs and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image in service area.
• Enhance SCC visibility in service area.
• Promote SCC as well as Conservation Legacy mission, programs and achievements.

Other Duties

• Successfully engages, leads and supports an inclusive work environment for those of underrepresented populations within the organization and the communities we serve.
• Leads and/or participates in organizational-wide teams, projects and initiatives that support the work of the Strategic Plans goals.
• Reports any potential harassment or grievances within the organization as identified in the Personnel Policy Manual.

***COVER LETTER ACCEPTED UNTIL JANUARY 31ST, 2024***

See complete job description for pay breakdown, benefits, qualifications, application submission, and more: CLICK HERE

2024 Adult Program Crew Leader - Salida, CO

For complete job description and to apply: CLICK HERE

Dates of Employment: April 1st, 2024 – Late October or early November 2024 (depending on weather & project availability) 

Position Summary:  

The Adult Program Crew Leader at SCC Los Valles is responsible for overseeing a crew of 8: crews consist of 6 members, 1 Crew Leader in Development (CLDP), and the crew leader. Crews work in front and backcountry locations in all weather conditions. Standard schedule consists of 8 days on-hitch and 6 days off with some exception. On-hitch, crews camps together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. SCC does not provide accommodations off-hitch and Crew Leaders will be responsible for their own accommodations during that time. Crew Leaders will lead crews in completing technical conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills. Crew leaders will also be responsible for leading crews in environmental stewardship, risk management, trauma-informed care, and restorative justice. 

At SCC Los Valles, we hold that social equity and environmental justice are the responsibility of all. We will be running the following crews during the 2024 season, please be ready to speak to your preferences and how you will support them during your interview:

• Leaders of Color crew – An affinity crew for QTBIPOC individuals with a focus on technical skills and certifications
• Women’s+ Saw crew – An affinity crew for Trans, Non-binary, and Cis women individuals with a focus on chainsaw skills development
• Veteran Fire crew – A post 9/11 veteran crew which focuses on fuel reduction and fire mitigation on public land
• Chainsaw crews – A crew for young adults that works primarily in front country settings, focusing on sustainable forestry, fuels reduction, or invasive species removal (with the potential to use herbicide)
• Conservation/Trail crews – A crew for young adults that works in both backcountry and front country settings, focusing on trails and a variety of conservation work

Responsibilities & Core Competencies:  

 Leadership & Mentorship  

• Embody equity, ensure inclusion, and embrace diversity (equity, inclusion, and diversity) within the corps. This includes but is not limited to: 
• Lead and participate in Land Acknowledgements that recognize Indigenous communities who have historically and continue to steward the Los Valles region
• Employ a restorative justice approach to disciplinary incidents
• Facilitate and engage in environmental education that includes the fraught history of public lands in the United States 
• Employ a trauma-informed approach to building crew dynamics and addressing interpersonal conflict
• Be accountable to ensuring the SCC Los Valles community centers the experiences of members of historically marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, Queer, Trans and Women of Color (QTBIPOC), and young adults with systems-involvement
• Foster 21st century work skills in corps members, i.e.: collaboration & teamwork, creativity & imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility & adaptability
  • Model strong communication and conflict transformation skills
  • Mentor Crew Leader in Development (CLDP) in their growth in leadership, facilitation, and supervisory skills

Project Management & Implementation  

• Instruct, train & motivate a crew to complete high quality technical conservation projects
• Implement a 10-hour workday and ensure professionalism is maintained at camp
• Delegate project work & camp chores
• Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, co-leader, & SCC staff

Risk Management  

• Analyze, manage, and inform on hazardous conditions and crew health
• Exhibit strong situational awareness at worksite and campsite  
• Transport crew and equipment safely in SCC’s vans and large SUVs with trailers 

  Administrative Skills  

• Meet all deadlines for documentation, i.e., timesheets, evaluations, incident reports, etc
• Record all project related outcomes and deliverables 
• Manage food budget and credit card for purchases, providing receipts for all purchases

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Outdoor leadership experience with youth and/or young adults
• Physically fit and able to work 40-50 hr work weeks 
• High School diploma or GED certificate 
• Must hold current/relevant medical certification (WFR, WEMT, or OEC) with CPR/AED 
• Must be 21, or have had a driver’s license for 3 consecutive years with a clean driving record (insurable by SCC), and a current driver’s license
• For leading crews with a chainsaw component (LOC and W+): ability to test out at a B-level in chainsaw during crew leader training season

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with SCC or other conservation corps
• Experience supervising a team or managing a classroom
• Experience working with trauma-impacted communities

Essential Functions:  

• Frequently required to walk, hike, sit, talk and listen 
• Required to use hands to operate objects and tools, and to reach with hands and arms 
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus 
• Required to drive an SCC vehicle 
• Enforce all SCC policies. SCC is a substance free work environment. All must refrain from the use of tobacco products, vaping, alcohol, and drugs while in the program 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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Dates of Employment: April 1st, 2024 – Late October or early November 2024 (depending on weather & project availability)

Position Summary:  

This is an entry level position focused on development, we welcome applications from candidates who may not have all the skills listed below. This position provides extensive training during the spring season, meant to prepare CLDPs for leading summer crews. This position is an opportunity to make a difference in young peoples’ lives. CLDPs will be mentors, educators and facilitators for high school students, working to increase youth resiliency, build confidence and to be positive role models for their members. 

The AmeriCorps (AC) Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP) is a two-phase program.  The first phase focuses on orientation, training and development, the second phase focuses on implementation and continued leadership development. The AmeriCorps CLDP will spend 8 weeks in a crew leader training period, which will include a Leadership skills week, Chainsaw training, technical trails training, a youth crew leader training, and prep weeks in addition to project work. Each CLDP will be paired with an experienced crew leader who will provide mentorship and support to them through a goal setting process and CLDP development plan. CLDPs are responsible for assisting Crew Leaders in ensuring the physical safety and emotional well-being of their crew. The intention of the CLDP/Crew Leader pairing is to aid in the leadership development of the CLDP. Based on their own skills and experience, CLDP’s may take lead or assist with project management, creating and implementing development and educational opportunities, and completing required hitch paperwork. Crews will complete a variety of local conservation and community projects. 

At SCC Los Valles, we hold that social equity and environmental justice are the responsibility of all. We will be running the following crews during the 2024 season, please be ready to speak to your preferences and how you will support them during your interview:

• Leaders of Color crew – An affinity crew for QTBIPOC individuals with a focus on technical skills and certifications
• Women’s+ Saw crew – An affinity crew for Trans, Non-binary, and Cis women individuals with a focus on chainsaw skills development.
• Veteran Fire crew – A post 9/11 veteran crew which focuses on fuel reduction and fire mitigation on public land
• Chainsaw crews – A crew for young adults that works primarily in front country settings, focusing on sustainable forestry, fuels reduction, or invasive species removal (with the potential to use herbicide)
• Conservation/Trail crews – A crew for young adults that works in both backcountry and front country settings, focusing on trails and a variety of conservation work

Responsibilities & Core Competencies:

Leadership & Mentorship  

• Embody equity, ensure inclusion, and embrace diversity (equity, inclusion, and diversity) within the corps. This includes but is not limited to: 
• Lead and participate in Land Acknowledgements that recognize Indigenous communities who have historically and continue to steward the Los Valles region
• Employ a restorative justice approach to disciplinary incidents
• Facilitate and engage in environmental education that includes the fraught history of public lands in the United States 
• Employ a trauma-informed approach to building crew dynamics and addressing interpersonal conflict
• Be accountable to ensuring the SCC Los Valles community centers the experiences of members of historically marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, Queer, Trans and Women of Color (QTBIPOC), and young adults with systems-involvement
• Foster 21st century work skills in corps members, i.e.: collaboration & teamwork, creativity & imagination, critical thinking, problem-solving, flexibility & adaptability
  • Model strong communication and conflict transformation skills

Project Management & Implementation  

• Instruct, train & motivate a crew to complete high quality technical conservation projects
• Implement a 10-hour workday and ensure professionalism is maintained at camp
• Delegate project work & camp chores
• Effectively coordinate logistics with project partners, co-leader, & SCC staff

Risk Management  

• Analyze, manage, and inform on hazardous conditions and crew health
• Exhibit strong situational awareness at worksite and campsite  
• Transport crew and equipment safely in SCC’s vans and large SUVs with trailers 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Outdoor leadership experience with youth and/or young adults
• Physically fit and able to work 40-50 hr work weeks 
• High School diploma or GED certificate 
• Must hold current/relevant medical certification (WFR, WEMT, or OEC) with CPR/AED 
• Must be 21, or have had a driver’s license for 3 consecutive years with a clean driving record (insurable by SCC), and a current driver’s license
• For leading crews with a chainsaw component (LOC and W+): ability to test out at a B-level in chainsaw during crew leader training season.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with SCC or other conservation corps
• Experience supervising a team or managing a classroom
• Experience working with trauma-impacted communities

Essential Functions:  

• Frequently required to walk, hike, sit, talk and listen 
• Required to use hands to operate objects and tools, and to reach with hands and arms 
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to focus
• Required to drive an SCC vehicle 
• Enforce all SCC policies. SCC is a substance free work environment. All must refrain from the use of tobacco products, vaping, alcohol, and drugs while in the program 
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

Interested in applying? CLICK HERE