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Conservation Corps - Assistant Crew Leader Temp (AmeriCorps) - Trails

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Conservation Corps - Assistant Crew Leader Temp (AmeriCorps) - Trails

Larimer County Larimer, CO

$39k-49k (estimate)

Temporary 4 Months Ago

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Larimer County is Hiring a Conservation Corps - Assistant Crew Leader Temp (AmeriCorps) - Trails Near Larimer, CO

Contribute to local climate action goals in the great outdoors by joining the Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) as a temporary Assistant Trails Crew Leader!The LCCC promotes individual development for young adults through service on meaningful conservation projects throughout the Front Range of Colorado. Learn more about LCCC here. Assistant Trails Crew Leaders serve side-by-side with Crew Leaders and members to complete projects in a variety of weather conditions and terrain, including high altitudes. Assistant Crew Leaders are given the opportunity to develop leadership skills while engaging in a combination of hands-on projects and service-learning activities focused on environmental awareness, community engagement and personal and professional skill development.We value all types of diversity, and we value the journey and recognize skills can be demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences. Pay InformationAssistant Crew Leaders will receive a monthly stipend of $2,904 per month (paid biweekly).
This position will also be eligible for an Education Award contingent upon successful completion of the program. AmeriCorps Education Award Amounts: 300 Hour: $1,459.26 | 450 Hour: $1,824.07 | 675 Hour: $2,626.27 | Position may also qualify for academic credit or internship. This position is eligible to participate in the AmeriCorps Student Loan Forbearance Program.Schedule
The schedule will be 7:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Thursday and with a staff meeting on Fridays from 8:00am to noon. If on a camping crew, crew leaders must camp Monday through Wednesday, returning to Fort Collins after working on Thursday. Meals will be provided while camping.
This schedule may be modified due to holidays, training, weather, logistics, or other unforeseen circumstances. Training dates will be coordinated and communicated prior to employment.
Crew Details
Trail Crew Assistant Leader (Non Camping) late May - late July (tentative)Crew will perform various trail maintenance and rock work in Lory State Park and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, serving alongside park staff. Crew will also complete one week of maintenance at Bellvue Watson Fish Hatchery. Position eligible for a 300 hour AmeriCorps Education Award. *Crew limited to ages 18-25 due to grant.Trail Crew Assistant Leader (Camping) late May – early October (tentative)Crew will perform various trail maintenance and rock work in Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, serving alongside US Forest Service Staff. Crew will camp at various designated and dispersed campgrounds near the work site. Position eligible for a 675 hour AmeriCorps Education Award.Trail Crew Assistant Leader (Camping) early August - mid October (tentative)Crew will perform various trail maintenance and rock work in Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park, serving alongside Federal Staff. Crew will camp at various designated and dispersed campgrounds throughout the National Forest and National Park. Position eligible for a 450 hour AmeriCorps Education Award.
Specifically, this position:

Completes trail maintenance and rock work (other projects may include habitat restoration and fence construction)
Mentors a crew of six to eight AmeriCorps crew members, ages 18 to 30, daily
Motivates and encourages others to work and persevere in difficult and physically challenging settings
Promotes leadership while encouraging the development of teamwork, self worth, conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, decision making, and the building of community
Monitors the physical and emotional safety of the crew
Assists in training, in areas including, but not limited to, proper tool use, Leave No Trace principles
Maintains a safe working environment and enforces the use of appropriate personal protective equipment
Assists in the facilitation of team building activities, environmental education, and job/life skills curriculum on a regular basis, or as projects determine appropriate
Performs duties expected of any crew member including conservation work, meal preparation, camp clean up, and other day-to-day duties
Demonstrates the safe operation and maintenance of tools and equipment
Safely drives a twelve-passenger van and trailer
Implements LCCC policies and procedures
Coordinates logistics with project sponsors, program coordinator, and corps manager
Reports directly to the Crew Leader

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Work_Experience_TEMP_-_MediumWe are looking for a candidate that will:

Have excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Use clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Possess a background working in a team environment
Be proficient with troubleshooting and conflict management skills
Have previous conservation experience
Ideally have higher education in natural resources, forestry, or an education-related field; or equivalent experience

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possession of valid driver's license by date of hire required.

Benefits
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit www.larimer.org/hr/benefits. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

This posting is "Continuous" as the job has multiple vacancies and may close at any time when the vacancies have been filled.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.