Conservation Crew Leader

Leadership & Mentorship

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities of project work, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
• Deliver skills training on-site and facilitate meaningful discussions with the crew.
• Promote individual corps member development and foster a healthy team environment.
• Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins, debriefs, and evaluations to facilitate crew member growth.
• Mentor the Assistant Crew Leader through delegation and constructive feedback.
• Adhere to all ALCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, and represent the program in a positive light, including maintaining a substance-free work environment.

Project Management & Implementation

• Train and motivate a crew of 4-5 young adults to effectively complete conservation projects on public lands.
• Delegate project work and invest in crew members to ensure efficient project completion.
• Oversee the quality and quantity of project work on-site.
• Manage tool and equipment inventory, establishing maintenance routines as needed.
• Coordinate logistics with project partners, crew members, and ALCC staff.

Safety & Risk Management

• Monitor and promote the crew's physical and emotional safety on and off the work site.
• Foster a culture of safety by conducting safety briefings and standdowns.
• Communicate and manage field incidents with ALCC staff.
• Initiate emergency medical services in the event of an injury or incident.
• Transport crew and equipment safely in ALCC vehicles with trailers.

Administration

• Report project accomplishments by measuring and documenting outcomes.
• Compile notes and documentation on crew work hours, group dynamics, and incident management.
• Manage credit card purchases, documenting and reporting all transactions.

Required Skills

Essential Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to exercise judgment and make decisions in dynamic situations.
• Strong situational awareness and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a community of peer leaders.
• Adaptability, patience, and a positive perspective on the crew.
• Physical ability to work long days in adverse conditions.

Essential Functions:

• Frequently required to walk, hike, sit, and talk or listen.
• Required to use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required to drive an ALCC vehicle; must have an insurable driving record.
• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.