TITLE: SECC CREW LEADER
REPORTS TO: Corps Director
LOCATION: Crew will be based out of Chattanooga, TN, camping and working in regional National Parks, National Forests, and Local Non-Profit Lands.
START/END DATE: 2021 Seasonal Field Position (Spring, Summer, and/or Fall). Seasons range from 8-25 weeks. Please list availability on application.
STATUS: Seasonal, Full-time, Exempt
WAGES: $684/week, paid biweekly.
HEALTH BENEFITS: Not health benefit eligible.
BENEFITS: Food provided while in the field, uniforms, personal protective equipment. Other development opportunities as available (USFS MTDC Chainsaw and/or Crosscut Saw Certification, Herbicide Handling and Application, etc.)
CREW STRUCTURE: 1 Crew Leader, 1 Assistant Crew Leader, 6 Crew Members
SOUTHEAST CONSERVATION CORPS: EMPOWERING YOUNG ADULTS TO CULTIVATE COMPASSION, RESPONSIBILITY, AND GRIT THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE, HARD WORK, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Southeast Conservation Corps (SECC), a program of Conservation Legacy, is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization. The SECC selects young adults, ages 18-30, to complete conservation work projects on public lands throughout the Southeast. SECC programs encourage environmental stewardship, foster community partnerships, and emphasize experiential learning. SECC serves a diverse population that is representative of the Southeast, including youth, graduates, veterans, and a cross-section of ethnicities and income levels. SECC is also an active member of the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team (A-DRT), and as such, selected crews may be deployed on Disaster response projects for up to 30 days.
Crews work in frontcountry and backcountry locations in all types of weather conditions. Schedules may vary, but generally are 9 days on and 5 days off. Depending on project work and location, other schedule variations may be implemented. While the staff at SECC works to provide consistency throughout the season, personal flexibility is expected and should be prepared for when entering the term as schedules, times, and work locations are subject to change per project needs.
Staff Crew Leaders are responsible for finding and attaining their own housing when not in the field. Crews prepare all their own meals and work together as a group to complete all necessary chores. Community/camp chores will be completed every evening, with many evenings including group discussions on conservation and/or corps related topics.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Southeast Conservation Corps’ Crew Leaders perform many roles and are the key to our program’s success. The position is multi-faceted and demanding, but with opportunity for enormous rewards. Successful candidates will demonstrate resourcefulness, effective communication skills, excellent judgement, maturity, initiative, professionalism, and the desire to devote themselves to a crew experience where the needs of others are placed above oneself. The Crew Leader position requires, mentorship, patience, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of comfort in the outdoors. Crew Leaders are ultimately responsible for successes and shortcomings of the crew.
This position will be joined by an Assistant Crew Leader (ACL), an AmeriCorps leadership position focusing on the continued development of leadership skills. While this will be a collaborative relationship, the Crew Leader bears ultimate responsibility for member development, as well as high quality and high quantity project accomplishments for our partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT
ADMINISTRATION
SAFETY AND JUDGMENT:
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS:
OUTDOOR SKILLS AND FITNESS (WHERE APPROPRIATE):
SUBSTANCE FREE
In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol and drugs are prohibited while participating in AmeriCorps and program activities and while on organization property.
THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, AGE, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR RELIGION.
TO APPLY: Complete the Application, upload cover letter and resume.
Any questions can be addressed to:
Brenna Kelly
Corps Director
423-718-3467
brenna@conservationlegacy.org
Required Skills Required Experience
*Adhere to all airport and facility regulations regarding proper security and identification procedures, including correct escort responsibilities and challenge procedures.
*Comply with all safety regulations, methods, and procedures required by WFS, USPS, airport, and all applicable government agencies
*Advice Supervisor immediately regarding any hazardous materials (HAZ-MAT) cargo and/or any irregularities (e.g., spills, damaged items, pilferage, etc.).
*Compliance with WFS policy for reporting injuries, incidents, damage, and theft:
*Ability to lift 70 lbs. No exceptions.