Crew Leaders oversee environmental restoration projects across the Puget Sound region. They coordinate with land management agencies, EarthCorps project managers, and Crew Members, ensuring safety, productivity, morale, and quality of work. Crew Leaders also provide training in the field and follow AmeriCorps policies.
Terms of Service:
Service period: January 15th, 2023 – November 22nd, 2023.
Compensation: Living stipend of $3,185/month (pre-tax) and a $340/month housing stipend.
Typical hours: Monday – Friday, 7:20 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with alternating Mondays off and occasional Saturdays.
Status: Temporary, enrolled through AmeriCorps, requiring 1,700 hours of service and criminal history checks.
Benefits:
AmeriCorps education award up to $6,895 upon completing 1,700 hours.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training if needed.
Days off, holidays, and sick time as designated.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Subsidized ORCA Pass for bus transportation.
Provided gear and safety equipment.
Service Activities
Responsibilities:
Lead and motivate young adult crews in service, restoration, and training.
Ensure crew safety, quality of work, and adherence to EarthCorps policies.
Coordinate with project managers, serve as on-site project leader, and maintain project records.
Implement various environmental restoration projects in the Puget Sound region.
Conduct trainings and presentations on tool use, safety, leadership, and community service.
Prepare reports, hold individual crew meetings, counsel and motivate corps members.
Community Need Addressed
Countering the effects of colonization, resource extraction, and development, in suburban and rural settings; especially within communities which have felt the direct effects of climate change.
Position Outcomes
Restoring habitats, improving air and water quality, reducing erosion, and engaging the community.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance
Education Benefits
Wilderness First Responder
WA State Pesticide Applicators License
Driving Large Trucks and Trailers
Small Engines proficiency
Skills you will gain
timekeeping, project management and implementation, facilitation, conflict management
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Lead group discussion
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment