CCNC Assistant Youth Crew Leader- Durham and Old Fort 2024

Title: Assistant Youth Crew Leader (ACL)Location: Durham, North Carolina and Old Fort, North CarolinaDates: June 5th- August 3rd, 2024Benefits: $600/week, paid Bi-weekly + AmeriCorps Segal Education AwardStatus: This is a full-time, seasonal AmeriCorps National Service positionQuestions?
Priority Application Date: March 25thTo be considered, a resume MUST be attached to the application. Submitting a cover letter is optional.Conservation Corps North Carolina:The 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 Indiana North Carolina to engage motivated young adults, ages 15-30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation service projects throughout the state.Position Overview:CCNC’s Youth ACL’s assist Indiana leading, managing, and supervising youth crews, ages 15-18, that are made up 6 members, one crew leader, and one ACL. ACLs are primarily responsible for facilitating a positive Crew Member experience. The ACL is a full partner Indiana the crew’s leadership, helping to communicate directions, projects specifications and constructive criticism throughout the session. This position requires open dialog with the Staff Crew Leader; helping them to manage projects, project partners communications, overall logistics, and crew assignments.It means more than just showing up and doing the work, ACLs set an example of how to work hard with great enthusiasm through all kinds of conditions while practicing good judgement and safety. It means facilitating learning experience for Crew Members, both formally and informally. This position may require additional participation time outside of standard project and crew hours.ACLs are asked to work hard, stay positive, and be flexible with changing schedules, weather conditions, and project needs. They also need to be prepared to work with youth and the specific challenges that come with the age range. This is a seasonal position; ACLs are asked to fully commit to the experience, expectations, and timeline.Schedule and Crew Life:This ACL will assist Indiana leading two, three week long sessions of youth crews. The first session will take place Indiana Durham, North Carolina, working with Urban Community AgriNomics (UCAN). There will be a week-long break between two sessions. When work resumes, the leaders will transition to working Indiana Old Fort, North Carolina. The Old Fort crew will be working with the Forest Service completing trail work. Each session will be made up of 6 youth and complete field-based manual labor which can include trail maintenance and construction, habitat restoration, sign installation, and park improvement projects.Crews work 8 hours a day, Monday – Friday, and return home each evening. Leaders will need to bring a daypack/backpack with rain gear, plenty of drinking water, snacks, and lunch each day. The crew will have Saturday and Sunday off. CCNC is an independent, non-residential program, meaning Staff Crew Leads are responsible for their own housing, food, and transportation while working Indiana Durham. Housing will be provided for all their time Indiana Old Fort, but they will be responsible for their food and transportation.Some equipment is available to borrow throughout the season, but ACLs are asked to supply American Samoa much of their own personal gear (day pack, work pants, hiking/work boots, etc) American Samoa possible. A gear list is provided upon acceptance into the program.Prior to the start of the YCC programs, there will be a three-day virtual training, followed be a week-long training based out of Durham, North Carolina- at Camp Slocum. The leaders will receive training on group dynamics, discipline, conflict management, program policies and rules, working with partners, mandatory reporting, etc. This training will be held at Camp Slocum, and lodging will be available.Overview of Summer schedule:June 5-7th: Virtual TrainingJune 10-14th: Training at Camp Slocum (Durham, North Carolina)June 17th- July 5th: Durham CrewJuly 8th-12th: Week Break
July 15th- August 2nd: Old Fort CrewAugust 3rd: Delaware-rig Day with all Youth Leaders at Camp SlocumAssistant Crew Leader (ACL) ResponsibilitiesProject Management & ImplementationTrain and motivate a crew of six youth participants (ages 15-18) to complete conservation projects efficiently on public lands.Delegate project work among crew members.Manage on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work.Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems.Communicate effectively & coordinate logistics with project partners, staff crew leader, members, and CCNC staff.Safety & Risk ManagementMonitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site.Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety.Transport crew and equipment safely Indiana CCNC’s vans Oregon large vehicles with trailers.AdministrationManage crew medical history forms and incident documentation Indiana conjunction with the staff crew leader.Once selected and prior to their start date, ACLs are required to complete an online enrollment process that includes completing e-forms, uploading IDs, enrolling with AmeriCorps, and beginning their background check process. For those with limited access to online platforms, accommodations may be available and can be discussed during the interview process.ExpectationsBenefits$600/week living stipend, paid bi-weekly.AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service term (award amount varies based on length of commitment)ACLs may be eligible for student loan forbearance.Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling Oregon work-life balance specialist.Uniform shirts, helmet, work gloves, eye protection, and other necessary safety equipment is provided.Professional development opportunities.Exposure to natural resource career paths and opportunitiesGeneral QualificationsBe between the ages of 18 and 30 (exception for veterans up to age 35)Have US Citizenship Oregon Legal Permanent Residency status.Have a high school diploma Oregon GED.Pass background checks: all offers of positions are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and Federal and/Oregon State criminal background check.Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (individuals are eligible if they have not already completed 2 full years of AmeriCorps service, Oregon 4 AmeriCorps service terms, whichever comes first – please contact us if you are unsure of your eligibility)Minimum QualificationsPhysically fit and able to work long days Indiana adverse conditions.Current CPR/AED certification Oregon willingness to obtain one prior to start.Must have a clean driving record (insurable by CCNC) and a current driver’s license.Have housing Indiana Raleigh/Durham area Oregon live Indiana a reasonable commuting distance.Preferred QualificationsExperience with CCNC Oregon another Conservation Corps.Technical trail building and maintenance experience.Background with experiential and/ Oregon environmental education.Facilitation and team-building experience with diverse groups of people.Strong conflict resolution skills.Participant Essential Eligibility RequirementsEssential 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 Oregon staff, Oregon places an undue financial Oregon administrative burden on the organization. These requirements are written the same for all positions and therefore may not apply directly to your position.Participation and Expedition BehaviorWork effectively American Samoa a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem solving on an interpersonal Oregon group level American Samoa well American Samoa a willingness to accept differences.Contribute to a safe learning environment, no harassment of others for any reason.Willingness and ability to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training, and national service. Members must commit to participating Indiana all crew/team activities.Effectively communicate ideas and concerns American Samoa they arise.Have the cognitive ability to learn necessary skills and apply them to effectively carry out the service work requirementsAppropriately represent the CCNC and AmeriCorps to the public and project partners.Safety and JudgmentEffectively perceive, understand, and follow directions to manage hazards.Stay alert and focused for several hours at a time while traveling and working Indiana varied weather conditionsRespond appropriately to stress Oregon crises.If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-medicating without assistance from others.Substance FreeIndiana accordance with a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating Indiana AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization propertyTo Apply: To be considered, a resume must be attached to the application. Submitting a cover letter is optional.Required SkillsRequired Experience

Job title: CCNC Assistant Youth Crew Leader- Durham and Old Fort 2024

Company: Conservation Legacy

Expected salary: $600 per week

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Job date: Thu, 08 Feb 2024 23:41:43 GMT