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Conservation Legacy is Hiring a Climate Forestry Crew Leader Near Bahama, NC
Due to summer crew starts, we will start responding to applications no later than June 6th."Climate Forestry Crew LeaderReports to: Program Management Locations: Crew will be based out of Bahama, NC but will be camping and working on various public land agency locations across North Carolina. Season Dates: Training: 1 to 2 weeks of training in late July : August 5th, 2024 - September 27th, 2024 Pay: $720-$780 per week, depending on experience Status: Full Time Seasonal Staff, Exempt Hitch Schedule: 9 days on, 5 days off Questions? Contact Mallory James at mjames@conservationlegacy.org
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Conservation Corps North CarolinaThe mission of Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) is to empower young adults through meaningful outdoor work that benefits North Carolina’s land and water and creates healthy communities. CCNC is a program of Conservation Legacy that partners with public land managers in North Carolina to engage motivated young adults (ages 18-30) to complete challenging and impactful conservation service projects throughout the region. Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, hazard fuel reduction, and ecological restoration. Crews may also complete technical and/or specialized projects depending on project partner needs. Position SummaryThis position is an exciting opportunity to work with The Nature Conservancy on climate-resilience centered conservation projects across the state of North Carolina. Project will include different methods of vegetation management guiding forest resilience to become more fire adapted as the climate warms and wildfire becomes more likely. This work will benefit the forest ecosystem and protect critical breeding habitat for amphibians. Management methods will include hack and squirt, cut stump, and backpack spraying as well as removal by hand, brush cutter, and chainsaw. The crew will occasionally be in wet and difficult to traverse terrain, and potentially in high temperatures and humidity. Participants will get to understand the habitat dynamics and management needs of ephemeral wetlands and will be introduced to several management techniques. Participants will get to work in some of the most beautiful longleaf forests remaining in North Carolina. RoleCCNC’s Crew Leaders perform many roles and are the key to our program’s success. Leaders are expected to provide project expertise and offer mentorship, training, and support to 3 AmeriCorps crew members. The position is multi-faceted and demanding, but with opportunity for enormous rewards! Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:
Resourcefulness
Situational flexibility
Effective communication skills
Excellent judgement
Maturity
Initiative
Professionalism
The desire to devote themselves to a crew experience where the needs of others are placed above oneself.
Schedule and Crew LifeThis CCNC crew will consist of 3 crew members and 1 crew leader who provides project expertise, mentorship, training, and support for the success of all participants. Field Crews will meet at Camp Slocum (located north of Durham, NC), travel in a crew vehicle to their project site and remain in the field for 9 days at a time, followed by 5 days off. While in the field, Crews work 8-10 hours a day. Each workday includes two fifteen-minute breaks and a half hour lunch break. Food is provided while in the field. Crews work together to plan meals and complete all necessary chores. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions. Camp chores will be completed every evening, with many evenings including group discussions on conservation topics. CCNC supports a culture of feedback and growth. Crew Members will set goals at the beginning of the season and review their performance through both self-evaluation and a review with their Crew Leader in the middle and at the end of their season. Evaluations will cover topic areas including Professionalism, Responsibility, Leadership, Communication, Community Engagement, Project Work, Safety, Organization, and Equipment. Crew Members will also be asked to evaluate their Crew Leaders’ performance, the overall program, and their experience at the end of their term. ExpectationsCCNC is an independent, non-residential program. Crew Leaders are responsible for their own housing, food, and transportation when not in the field unless otherwise specified. Some equipment is available to borrow throughout the season, but Crew Leaders are asked to supply as much of their own personal outdoor gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, day pack, multi-day pack, work pants, hiking/work boots, etc) as possible. In the field, CCNC will provide food, group camp equipment, tools, protective gear, and transportation between Camp Slocum and project sites. On-hitch crews prepare all their own meals and work together as a group to complete all necessary chores. Community/camp chores will be completed every evening, with many evenings including group discussions, conservation and/or corps related topics. During their time in the field, CCNC field crews camp overnight and work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, performing heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects. Most projects require hiking out to remote work sites for the day with tools, equipment, and day pack. Required Skills And ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Mentoring
Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work and crew logistics
Work with CCNC staff to plan program activities, including project work, education, training, and crew/team activities
Implement skills training on worksite
Facilitate intentional discussions and informal lessons to cultivate individual professional and personal growth and foster a positive group dynamic
Delegate project responsibilities and mentor crew life and member development
Follow all Conservation Legacy policies with unwavering commitment
Maintain professional boundaries, including enforcing a substance free work environment
Represent CCNC appropriately to the public
Follow written and verbal instructions from CCNC staff and project partners
Project Management and Implementation
Train and motivate crew members to efficiently complete assigned forest management projects on site locations
Delegate project work and expectations appropriately to the co-leader and crew members
Manage on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work
Use critical thinking and interpersonal skills to solve problems and resolve issues
Coordinate logistics and communicate effectively with CCNC staff and project partners
Use, maintain, and repair machinery such as hand and power tools as necessary
Set an example of doing long and challenging outdoor work in all types of environmental conditions
Apply conservation and restoration knowledge and outdoor living skills to all outdoor settings and work projects
Safety and Risk Management
Monitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on the work and camp site
Practice strong situational awareness and promote a culture of unwavering commitment to safety
Drive crew members and equipment safely in CCNC vehicles with trailers
Communicate danger to others in the form of a warning of danger others may encounter or a notification of personal distress, injury or need for assistance - must be able to do so at a distance of up to 50 meters and in conditions with limited visibility or loud background noise such as darkness or high winds
Perceive, understand, and follow directions by others so that appropriate and perhaps unfamiliar techniques can be successfully executed to manage hazards - these directions may be given before the hazard is encountered or during the exposure to the hazard.
Stay alert and focused for several hours at a time while traveling and working in a variety of weather conditions
Administration
Professionally complete timesheets, daily and weekly reports, AmeriCorps member evaluations, disciplinary action forms, incident reports, and other documentation as needed in a timely manner
Professionally complete all project related outcomes and deliverables
Manage food budget and credit card purchases
Problem Solving
Communicate ideas and concerns to assistant crew leader, crew members, CCNC staff, landowners, and project partners
Resolve challenges that arise with and between crew members
Resolve management problems independently or as delegated by CCNC staff
Consult with CCNC staff to develop plans for resolution of unusual or complex problems
Make responsible day-to-day decisions that benefit crew members and project goals
Environmental Ethics
Be a model of ‘Leave No Trace’ techniques
Essential Requirements
Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl for significant periods of time
Safely lift 50 pounds on a routine basis
Work in variable weather conditions at remote locations on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances
Remain adequately hydrated, fed, and properly dressed so as to remain generally healthy and safe, avoiding environmental injuries.
Required Qualifications
To qualify for the Crew Leader Position, you must have a Faller B Chainsaw certification (Or ready to evaluate as one)
Current North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License or willingness to acquire
Willingness to mix and use herbicide
Must hold current/relevant Wilderness First Aid Certification or basic first aid with CPR
Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission
Ability to effectively and manage all aspects of crew life and production within a 40-50-hour work week
Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders
Must be adaptive, patient and able to maintain a positive perspective throughout
Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions
Must be able to speak, understand and write English
High School diploma or GED certificate
Must be 21, have a clean driving record (insurable by Conservation Legacy) and a current driver’s license.
Must be able to pass Conservation Legacy’s criminal history check requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with CCNC or other conservation corps
Experience with experiential and/or environmental education
Facilitation and team-building experience with diverse groups of people
Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently as well as with others
Desire to work on a variety of conservation-based projects
Strong conflict resolution skills
Leadership experience with youth or young adults
Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others.
CCNC is a drug-free organization. Alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited while participating in program activities and on CCNC and program partner property.Conservation Legacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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.Required SkillsRequired Experience