Conservation Corps Assistant Crew Leader
Location: Office in Steamboat Springs, CO. Crews will serve throughout Northwest CO
Crews:
Trail Crew 21-25 years (Nationwide residents)
Chainsaw Crew 21-25 years (Nationwide residents)
Fire Crew 21-25 years (Nationwide residents)
*if interested in leading an under 18 crew, check out our Youth Programs.
Tentative Session Dates:
All ACLs are required to participate in paid training starting on May11th and must
commit to serve with RMYC through either August 10th or early/mid October.
Stipend:
Weekly living stipend of $393 per week
Registration Fee:
RMYC collects a onetime $75 registration fee to cover administrative costs. You have the
choice to pay this fee with check/cash or you can opt to have it paid out of your first,
full, two-week paycheck.
AmeriCorps Benefits:
May 11th -August 10th : $1538 AmeriCorps Education Award (450 hour term)
May 11th - early October: $2,907. AmeriCorps Education Award (900 hour term) or $2,215 (675 hour term)
(Upon successful completion of the season)
Plus:
Food, lodging (camping!), transportation, recreational and educational opportunities
Overview:
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps engages youth in the outdoors, inspiring them to use their strengths and
potential to lead healthy, productive lives. We offer positions to youth and young adults (ages 18-25) to spend a summer serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout northwest Colorado. Projects may include trail building and maintenance, primitive road construction (for Off Highway Vehicles, etc.), building and maintaining irrigation ditches, fence construction, noxious weed eradication, fire fuels reduction (chainsaw use) and habitat restoration. Crews of 9-10 people, led by a Crew Leader and Assistant Leader will stay together for the duration of the session. Crews will camp and serve in a variety of changing weather conditions. All corps members will participate in 40 hour service weeks, daily camp chores, educational activities throughout the week, and weekend recreation. Spending a summer with RMYC can be a life changing and rewarding experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to service, diversity, self-development, and the team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform duties expected of any corps member including conservation service, meal preparation,
cleanup/setup, and other day-to- day duties
Plan, organize and facilitate Seed educational activities that meet the diverse needs of assigned
crew
Document education activities utilizing curriculum logs and other RMYC report forms
Be prepared to assume responsibility for Crew Members on the project site as directed by the Crew
Leader
Assist the Crew Leader in overseeing base camp operations including camp set-up, vehicle
maintenance, camp hygiene, and all other elements involved with adherence to RMYC policy
Manage nutrition planning, including: coordinating menus and purchasing food and supplies
Participate in RMYC Assistant Crew Leader training
Support RMYC staff and project sponsors as necessary during service hours
Adhere to and enforce rules and regulations as specified in the RMYC Handbook
Transport crew safely in RMYC 12-passenger vans or other vehicles
Member must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service
Agreement.
Qualifications:
Minimum age: 21 years old with good driving record
Experience with national or community service a plus
High School diploma or GED
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or pursuing BA in natural resources, education or related field
Experience serving with people ages 18-25 years
Strong organizational and communication skills
Exceptional skills and knowledge of environmental science and related topics, as well as the ability to
facilitate/train others
Ability to serve independently, but also collectively in a group setting
Self-motivated, confident, open-minded, and strong ability to serve with a diverse group of people
Ability to camp and serve in a variety of weather conditions
Physical ability to serve outside for 8-10 hours a day swinging a hand tool or using a chainsaw
Some technical skills including camping experience, previous conservation service, knowledge of associated tools, etc preferred
Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs., and able to hike between 7-10 miles
Frequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listen
Pre-service background screening required including FBI background check
Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Crews:
Trail Crew 21-25 years (Nationwide residents)
Chainsaw Crew 21-25 years (Nationwide residents)
Fire Crew 21-25 years (Nationwide residents)
*if interested in leading an under 18 crew, check out our Youth Programs.
Tentative Session Dates:
All ACLs are required to participate in paid training starting on May11th and must
commit to serve with RMYC through either August 10th or early/mid October.
Stipend:
Weekly living stipend of $393 per week
Registration Fee:
RMYC collects a onetime $75 registration fee to cover administrative costs. You have the
choice to pay this fee with check/cash or you can opt to have it paid out of your first,
full, two-week paycheck.
AmeriCorps Benefits:
May 11th -August 10th : $1538 AmeriCorps Education Award (450 hour term)
May 11th - early October: $2,907. AmeriCorps Education Award (900 hour term) or $2,215 (675 hour term)
(Upon successful completion of the season)
Plus:
Food, lodging (camping!), transportation, recreational and educational opportunities
Overview:
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps engages youth in the outdoors, inspiring them to use their strengths and
potential to lead healthy, productive lives. We offer positions to youth and young adults (ages 18-25) to spend a summer serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout northwest Colorado. Projects may include trail building and maintenance, primitive road construction (for Off Highway Vehicles, etc.), building and maintaining irrigation ditches, fence construction, noxious weed eradication, fire fuels reduction (chainsaw use) and habitat restoration. Crews of 9-10 people, led by a Crew Leader and Assistant Leader will stay together for the duration of the session. Crews will camp and serve in a variety of changing weather conditions. All corps members will participate in 40 hour service weeks, daily camp chores, educational activities throughout the week, and weekend recreation. Spending a summer with RMYC can be a life changing and rewarding experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to service, diversity, self-development, and the team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform duties expected of any corps member including conservation service, meal preparation,
cleanup/setup, and other day-to- day duties
Plan, organize and facilitate Seed educational activities that meet the diverse needs of assigned
crew
Document education activities utilizing curriculum logs and other RMYC report forms
Be prepared to assume responsibility for Crew Members on the project site as directed by the Crew
Leader
Assist the Crew Leader in overseeing base camp operations including camp set-up, vehicle
maintenance, camp hygiene, and all other elements involved with adherence to RMYC policy
Manage nutrition planning, including: coordinating menus and purchasing food and supplies
Participate in RMYC Assistant Crew Leader training
Support RMYC staff and project sponsors as necessary during service hours
Adhere to and enforce rules and regulations as specified in the RMYC Handbook
Transport crew safely in RMYC 12-passenger vans or other vehicles
Member must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service
Agreement.
Qualifications:
Minimum age: 21 years old with good driving record
Experience with national or community service a plus
High School diploma or GED
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or pursuing BA in natural resources, education or related field
Experience serving with people ages 18-25 years
Strong organizational and communication skills
Exceptional skills and knowledge of environmental science and related topics, as well as the ability to
facilitate/train others
Ability to serve independently, but also collectively in a group setting
Self-motivated, confident, open-minded, and strong ability to serve with a diverse group of people
Ability to camp and serve in a variety of weather conditions
Physical ability to serve outside for 8-10 hours a day swinging a hand tool or using a chainsaw
Some technical skills including camping experience, previous conservation service, knowledge of associated tools, etc preferred
Must be physically fit, able to lift 50 lbs., and able to hike between 7-10 miles
Frequently required to walk, hike, sit and talk or listen
Pre-service background screening required including FBI background check
Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States