Position Title: Crew Member: Assistant Youth Crew Leader – Raleigh and Durham (2 open positions)– AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Conservation Corps North Carolina

Site Location: Raleigh/Durham, NC

Terms of Service:

• Start Date: Start Date: June 2nd 
• Training: June 2nd – June 13th  
• End Date:  August 9th, 2025
• AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 300 hours

Purpose

The mission of the 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 15-30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation service projects throughout the state.   

Description of Duties:

CCNC’s Youth Assistant Crew Leader (ACL) assists in leading, managing, and supervising youth crews, ages 15-18, that are made up of 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 in 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.   

During their time in the field, CCNC youth crews work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, performing heavy manual labor related to environmental conservation and restoration projects. These hands-on projects include visitor access improvements, trail construction and maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species treatments, and much more.   

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 participants 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.   

Expectations:

Schedule and Camp Life: 

Project work will take place in both Raleigh and Durham. One ACL will work with our Raleigh Crew, which is stationed out of Dorothea Dix Park, but will work in multiple City of Raleigh Parks. This crew works with the City of Raleigh. The Durham crew will work with Durham Parks and Recreation, specifically along Fayetteville Street. Both crews will work on projects that can include trail maintenance and construction, habitat restoration, sign installation, and park improvement projects.   

The crew works 8-hour days, Monday- Friday, and are off Saturday and Sunday. The ACL will be responsible for getting to and from the work site, bringing their own lunch and snacks, and providing their own housing. 

Below is the schedule for both crews:  

Raleigh Crew: 
June 2nd-June 13th: Training (location TBD) 
June 16th-July 11th: First Session 
July 14th- July 18th: Week off 
July 21st- August 8th: Second session 
 

Durham Crew: 
June 2nd-June 13th: Training (location TBD) 
June 16th-July 3rd: First Session 
July 4th- July 11th: Week off 
July 14th- August 1st: Second session 

Assistant Crew Leader (ACL) Responsibilities  

Project Management & Implementation     

• Train and motivate a crew of six youth participants (ages 15-18) to complete conservation projects efficiently on public lands.     
• Delegate project work & investment among ACL and crew.     
• Manage on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work.     
• Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems.   
• Demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.    
• Communicate effectively & coordinate logistics with project partners, staff crew leader, members, and CCNC staff.     

Safety & Risk Management     

• Monitor, 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 in CCNC’s vans or large vehicles with trailers.     

 Administration      

• Manage crew medical history forms and incident documentation in 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.   

Participation and Expedition Behavior:  

• Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as 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 in all crew/team activities, including service days in local communities where applicable.  
• Effectively communicate ideas and concerns as they arise directly to supervisors, colleagues, and organization staff.  
• Have the cognitive ability to learn necessary skills and apply them to effectively carry out the service work requirements  
• Appropriately represent the Program and AmeriCorps to the public and project partners at all times. 

General Qualifications  

• Be between the ages of 18 and 30 (exception for veterans up to age 35)    
• Have US Citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency status.    
• Have a high school diploma or 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/or 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, or 4 AmeriCorps service terms, whichever comes first – please contact us if you are unsure of your eligibility)   

Minimum Qualifications    

• Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions.    
• High School diploma or GED certificate.    
• Must have a clean driving record (insurable by CCNC) and a current driver’s license.    
• Current CPR/AED certificate . 

Preferred Qualifications     

• Experience with CCNC or another Conservation Corps.    
• Technical trail building and maintenance experience.    
• Background with experiential and/ or environmental education.     
• Facilitation and team-building experience with diverse groups of people.     
• Strong conflict resolution skills.    

Participant Essential Eligibility Requirements    

Essential 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 or staff, or places an undue financial or 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 Behavior    

• Work effectively as a member of a team despite potentially stressful and difficult conditions. This may require problem solving on an interpersonal or group level as well as 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 in all crew/team activities.  
• Effectively communicate ideas and concerns as they arise.  
• Have the cognitive ability to learn necessary skills and apply them to effectively carry out the service work requirements    
• Appropriately represent the Program and AmeriCorps to the public and project partners.   

 Safety and Judgment    

• Effectively perceive, understand, and follow directions to manage hazards.   
• Stay alert and focused for several hours at a time while traveling and working in varied weather conditions      
• Respond appropriately to stress or crises.    

If taking prescription medications, participants must be able to maintain proper dosage by self-medicating without assistance from others.    
 
Physical Requirements: 

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions. Some positions may require periodic overnight travel, non-traditional hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specific tools and a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also be required for some positions. 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. 

Time Requirements: 

• Typically, this position is expected to serve Monday to Friday, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service 
• This is a seasonal position; Crew Leaders are asked to fully commit to the experience, expectations, and timeline.  

Orientation and Training: 

• Crew Leaders will be trained June 2nd – June 13th (Monday through Friday) prior to crew’s start date. 

Benefits  

• $650/week ($530 Living Allowance, $120 extra benefits) 
• AmeriCorps Segal Education Award upon successful completion of service term   
• ACLs may be eligible for student loan forbearance   
• Member Assistance Program – 3 free sessions of support with a counseling or work-life balance specialist  
• Uniform shirts, helmet, work gloves, eye protection, and other necessary safety equipment is provided  
• Depending upon the academic institution and program, ACL positions may fulfill internship requirements   
• Professional development opportunities  
• Exposure to natural resource career paths and opportunities  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, 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 reasonable accommodations due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.