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Adult Camping Field
Crew Leader or Assistant Crew Leader
Season: Aug 27, 2019 to Dec 13, 2019
Status: Seasonal position
Leader: $500-620/week, DOE
Asst. Leader: $335/wk + $1566 AmeriCorps Education Award at close of service
Location: Las Cruces, NM, US
Benefits: Paid training, grocery budget for meals while on project
You must apply online to be considered: www.corpsnm.org/leadership-opportunities
Conservation Corps New Mexico, a program of Conservation Legacy, aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's. CCNM is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with conservation service work projects on public lands. CCNM operates programs across New Mexico that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation.
Leader Responsibilities
The Crew Leader (CL) is responsible for facilitating a positive crew member experience by setting an example of enthusiasm throughout work and camp life. The CL works together with the Assistant Crew Leader (ACL) in a strong partnership communicating directions, projects specifications, and constructive criticism through the length of the term. CLs will be expected to facilitate learning in the field for crew members, as well as mentor the ACL. Previously Corps experience is highly recommended.
Over the term, the ACL will be expected to expand their role, learn leadership strategies from the CL, be able to correctly and completely fill out paperwork, and on occasion, assume management duties for the duration of a project. The hope is that the ACL and CL will act as one leadership unit.
Field Crew Project Work
CCNM works with a variety of land management agencies across New Mexico, Arizona, and Western Texas, such as the United States Forest Service, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. Projects vary across crews and locations, but it can include trail construction and maintenance, ecosystem restoration, fencing projects, invasive species removal, herbicide application and more.
Training
The term begins with an intensive leadership training. This training will focus on developing leadership skills and forming strong bonds between leadership teams. Following leadership training, crew members will join the leaders for a week-long orientation.
Expectations:
CCNM is a drug-free organization; alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited. CCNM is an independent, non-residential program. The CL must supply their own personal outdoor gear and equipment such as a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, day pack, multi-day pack, work pants, hiking/work boots, etc. CCNM will provide the tools, grocery budget on project, protective gear, and transportation to projects.
Schedule:
The typical schedule is four ten-hour days with three days off, or eight to nine days on with six days off, either in town or on spike (camping at the project) depending on proximity to the work site from Las Cruces, NM. The day starts at 7:00 AM with a stretch circle and safety meeting. The day includes two fifteen-minute breaks and a half hour break for lunch. The day concludes at 5:30 PM.
Required Qualifications:
-Leadership experience with youth or young adults.
-AmeriCorps members must have US Citizenship.
-Leader must be at least 21 years old, Asst. Crew Leader must be between 18-25 years old.
-Clean driving record.
-All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check.
-Excellent organization skills.
-Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions.
-High School diploma or GED certificate.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience teaching, facilitation and team-building in diverse groups of people.
-Experience in Conservation Corps or Youth Corps.
-Familiarity with basic conservation skills including tool maintenance.
-Familiarity with basic chainsaw operation.
-Experience teaching outdoor experiential and/or environmental education.
-Current Wilderness First Responder or higher and CPR certification.
You must apply online to be considered: www.corpsnm.org/leadership-opportunities
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