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Year-Round Crew Leader

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

Richmond, Vermont

Job Type Permanent
Salary Details $780-$795 per week
Deadline Feb 24, 2025
Experience 0 - 1 years

Supervision, Culture, Leadership       

• Follow and uphold VYCC Principles, Practices, and Policies   
• Create an inclusive crew culture that prioritizes physical and emotional safety   
• Supervise Crew Members: conduct check-ins and feedback meetings that help Crew Members set goals, assess growth, and celebrate progress   
• Instruct and support Crew Members on topics including proper tool use and care, camp living, and personal care while in the field   
• Engage with VYCC staff on setting personal goals and charting personal and professional progress, demonstrate a growth mindset   
• Effectively work with your co-leader to balance tasks and responsibilities  

Risk Assessment and Safety Management, Logistics, Administrative 

• Play a lead role in risk assessment and safety management in the field  
• Help provide emergency response and communication during emergencies  
• Complete administrative and reporting tasks  
• Manage field logistics (vehicle maintenance checks, tool maintenance, camp set-up and tear-down, camp chores, and more)  

Project Management  

• Facilitate daily framing and debrief sessions with your crew  
• Manage project sites efficiently with high quality while prioritizing safety and member growth and learning  
• Effectively communicate with VYCC staff and project partner to ensure completion of project goals  

Winter Months (December – February) 

• Logistical support (gear and tool maintenance) 
• Vehicle fleet management (routine vehicle and trailer maintenance) 
• Recruitment and hiring support 
• Professional technical skill development 
• Supporting program season debriefs and planning sessions 
• Potential winter project work (typically forest management projects) with VYCC and potentially with partnering organizations

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit our website to learn more about the position and complete an application. Positions - Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

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Category Admin & Leadership, General / Stewardship