POSITION TYPE:  Seasonal, full time, non-exempt

SCHEDULE: Schedule consists of Day work and Spike work. Day work schedule is Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm with weekends off. Spike schedule is Tuesday-Tuesday, 7:00am-5:30pm, camping at the project site. Spike is 8 days on shift followed by 6 days off.

HOURLY WAGE: $17.25 per hour before taxes, paid every two weeks. Overtime eligible.

REPORTS TO: Upper Rio Grande Conservation Program Coordinator

DATES: August 12, 2024 - Nov 15, 2024  (Orientation training followed by project work)

(Actual dates and locations may vary due to weather, COVID-19, or other conditions)

LOCATION: RMYC Taos Office, 1203 King Drive #3, Taos, NM 87571 with project locations throughout the state. Participants must have reliable transportation to and from this location, according to their work schedule for the duration of the season. 

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, paid time off, paid federal holidays off, partial cell phone reimbursement, IRA retirement plan with 3% match after 60 days, Eligible for Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority status, Pro-Deals. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Crew Operations

• Directly supervise a crew of 7 AmeriCorps members in the completion of projects such as trail construction/maintenance, fencing, invasive species removal, and additional projects as assigned, meeting high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to members to develop necessary project-related skills.
• Manage personnel matters with a level of autonomy from staff while in remote areas with limited communication and support channels.
• Hold crew accountable to RMYC policy and code of conduct and utilize the discipline spectrum, as needed, with staff support. 
• If deployed, lead crew during disaster relief work lasting up to 45 days.
• Inform RMYC staff and agency partners of important crew developments during formal and informal meetings/debriefs.
• Plan for and purchase crew-related food and supplies as needed, with a set budget, and properly document receipts.

Risk Management

• Manage crew’s physical/emotional well-being and promote a culture of safety in all aspects of crew life.
• Safely transport crew to/from project sites in an RMYC vehicle.
• Respond to safety concerns with appropriate and timely decisions and action, keeping RMYC staff informed.
• Be the primary point of contact in critical situations such as wildfires, medical emergencies, and other unanticipated crises.
• Practice COVID-19 safe measures as indicated by Government Mandates and RMYC Protocol. 

Corpsmember Development

• Maintain a healthy group dynamic by promoting inclusivity, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate both formal and informal job, college readiness, and life skills training on an ongoing basis.
• Serve as a professional role model, upholding RMYC policies and holding members accountable for actions.
• Oversee a highly structured, participatory camp environment during spike projects

Corpsmember Management

• Review and approve member time cards, directing members on appropriate coding and ultimately approving all member time.
• Prepare mid-season and end-of-season member evaluations with the support of RMYC Training Staff.
• Enforce RMYC and AmeriCorps policies, prepare corrective action as needed for policy violations up to and including the exit of a corpsmember if needed
• Assist in the processing of corpsmember onboarding and exiting paperwork 

Independent Leadership and Critical Thinking Skills. 

• Be adaptable. The nature of spike work in remote areas presents unique challenges that aren’t always anticipated, and which may require critical decisions to be made without immediate guidance and/or support from RMYC staff or agency partners.
• Make informed decisions in the field to accommodate for changing weather conditions, gear malfunctions, and other unanticipated events.
• Make informed safety and work decisions in remote areas with limited communication and support channels.
• Manage and coordinate emergency response in remote areas with limited communication and support channels, and where additional resources or evacuation might take hours or days to be coordinated.

Administrative Duties

• Prepare detailed, accurate weekly reports (project data, photos, incident reports, job hazard analysis, etc.).
• Record and document all personnel matters with incident reports and uphold RMYC’s discipline process and expectations.
• Submit all receipts in a timely manner as described in RMYC’s Receipt Policy.