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Boulder County is Hiring a 2024 Youth Corps Team Leader Near Boulder, CO
Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire a Youth Corps Team Leader. Team Leader (TL) is a temporary, supervisory level classification with the Boulder County Youth Corps summer program. Team Leaders supervise a team of up to 10 adolescents aged 14-17 at a variety of work sites for eight weeks and mentor the development of personal accomplishment, teamwork, and service to the community through outdoor stewardship and conservation projects.
This is a hourly, non-benefited position.This position will work Monday - Friday8:00am - 4:30pm during training, and typically Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm and Fridays 9:00am - 11:00am during the season. This position will work out of either Boulder or Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $22.44 hourly
Second year TL $23.00 hourly
Third year TL $23.58 hourlyForth year TLs and the EE Coordinator earn $24.17 hourly
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and a combination of at least two years of college coursework and/or field experience. At least one full summer of experience supervising or teaching a comparable size group of middle and/or high school aged youth.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Frequently lifts up to 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 feet; occasionally lifts up to 30 lbs. from floor to knuckle; frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. from shoulder to overhead; occasionally pushes and pulls items weighing up to 100 lbs.; occasionally performs bi-lateral lift of 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 ft.; frequently lifts up to 35 lbs. from waist level and lowers to floor. Frequently bends at waist, squats, kneels, shovels, and rakes. Occasionally climbs ladder; must be able to stand and balance on ladder; occasionally walks over uneven terrain
This is a hourly, non-benefited position.This position will work Monday - Friday8:00am - 4:30pm during training, and typically Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm and Fridays 9:00am - 11:00am during the season. This position will work out of either Boulder or Longmont, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $22.44 hourly
Second year TL $23.00 hourly
Third year TL $23.58 hourlyForth year TLs and the EE Coordinator earn $24.17 hourly
Tentative Hiring Timeline:
- Phone Screening: held weekly until filled
- First Round Interviews: held weekly until filled
- Reference Check: held weekly until filled
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
- The Team Leader is responsible for the transportation and management of the team, which includes the following duties: administration, project management, supervision and discipline, and evaluation of Corpsmembers and the Assistant Team Leader. Carries out other related duties as assigned by Youth Corps staff
- Explains, encourages, and monitors the site-specific work expectations of the Corpsmembers under their supervision on a daily basis
- Teaches and trains Corpsmembers in the skills necessary for them to successfully accomplish the site-specific work plans
- Works cooperatively with sponsoring agency personnel to develop and monitor site-specific work plans carried out by the Corpsmembers under their supervision
- Encourages, trains, and monitors for safety on the work site and is trained to respond with CPR/First Aid in the event of an accident or emergency
- Keeps accurate records on each Corpsmember, which include documentation of hours worked, incident reports, progress reports and evaluations, and logs of all observations and disciplinary actions
- Maintains the useful working condition and an accurate inventory of all tools used by the team
- Facilitates all team meetings: teaches or leads group activities designed to encourage the development of teamwork, conflict resolution, communication, goal setting, decision making, community service, and environmental education
- Works in cooperation with Youth Corps staff to integrate job skills, life skills, and service to the community with the site-specific project work
- Performs related work, as required
- May be reassigned during emergency situations
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and a combination of at least two years of college coursework and/or field experience. At least one full summer of experience supervising or teaching a comparable size group of middle and/or high school aged youth.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
- Motor vehicle background check required
- A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting
- 21 years old as of first day for corpsmembers
- Must attach two (2) written letters of recommendation or three (3) references with current contact information (including email) per instructions in the job posting
- Please note that if you have worked for the Youth Corps before you only need to submit one (1) written letter of recommendation or two (2) references from people not affiliated with the Youth Corps.
- Please note that we do not accept references from family members unless they have served as your employer.
- If you are applying for the same position as you held last summer, you do not need to submit either
- Basic knowledge of adolescent behavior and group dynamics.
- Skill in group facilitation and developing rapport with adolescents.
- Ability to lead a team and supervise adolescents in achieving site-specific job objectives.
- Strong commitment to cultural responsiveness and inclusion.
Frequently lifts up to 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 feet; occasionally lifts up to 30 lbs. from floor to knuckle; frequently lifts up to 20 lbs. from shoulder to overhead; occasionally pushes and pulls items weighing up to 100 lbs.; occasionally performs bi-lateral lift of 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 ft.; frequently lifts up to 35 lbs. from waist level and lowers to floor. Frequently bends at waist, squats, kneels, shovels, and rakes. Occasionally climbs ladder; must be able to stand and balance on ladder; occasionally walks over uneven terrain
**Alongside the Team Leader positions available, we also have available two Rover and one Experiential Education Rover positions. Please note that both have additional application requirements.Rover: We will hire two people to serve as roving Team Leaders (Rovers), who will fill in for sick or absent Leaders as needed. The Rovers will start May 20 and finish August 9 to assist the Field Coordinator in preparing for and wrapping up after the season. The Rovers should have familiarity with the use and maintenance of hand tools. Check the box in the supplemental questions if you are interested in this position and if you are available for an extended season as described.Experiential Education Coordinator: We will hire one person to serve as an Experiential Education (EE) Coordinator, who will primarily deliver some of the EE lessons and coordinate the season's EE offerings, but who will also fill in for sick or absent Leaders as needed. The EE Rover will start May 6 and finish August 23 to prepare the EE program and assist the Field Coordinator in wrapping up after the season. Check the box in the supplemental questions if you are interested in this position and if you are available for an extended season as described. If interviewed, we will ask you to submit a one-page EE lesson plan you’d like to teach this summer.
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Other
SALARY
$45k-57k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/22/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
05/18/2024
WEBSITE
bctaxhelp.com
HEADQUARTERS
Boulder, CO
SIZE
<25
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