Description
The UCC Crew Leader is a 9-month AmeriCorps position where the member participates in UCC’s Crew Leader Development Program and then takes on direct leadership of a UCC field crew. The spring field season is spent in a “Crew Leader In-Training” capacity working on a crew with fellow trainees and developing leadership and conservation skills. Upon demonstrating necessary skills and competencies, the leader moves into a full Crew Leader role for summer and fall field seasons leading a 5-8 person crew in the completion of habitat restoration and trail improvement projects on public lands around Utah!
The UCC Crew Leader is a 9-month AmeriCorps position where the member participates in UCC’s Crew Leader Development Program and then takes on direct leadership of a UCC field crew. The spring field season is spent in a “Crew Leader In-Training” capacity working on a crew with fellow trainees and developing leadership and conservation skills. Upon demonstrating necessary skills and competencies, the leader moves into a full Crew Leader role for summer and fall field seasons leading a 5-8 person crew in the completion of habitat restoration and trail improvement projects on public lands around Utah!
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Living Allowance
$825
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$1000 monthly
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Student loan forbearance, Training
Additional Benefits
BENEFITS
• AmeriCorps Living Allowance of $725.00 paid twice per month for spring; Increased to $825.00 paid twice per month for summer and fall. Total living allowance: $14,250.00
• AmeriCorps Education Award, $6,095.00 (available upon successful completion of term)
• Health Insurance benefit of up to $100.00 a month on new plans through the Marketplace on Healthcare.gov
• Forbearance on qualifying student loans while in service
• Conservation Leadership Training, Certifications, and Experience
• Wilderness First Responder (upon successful completion of term of service)
• Advanced chainsaw training
• Utah Herbicide Applicator License
• Networking with Land Management Agency professionals
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
Education Requirements
High School Graduate
Desired Certifications or Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
• Leadership experience and demonstrated leadership skills
o Teaching, training, and mentoring
o Conflict management & resolution
o Effective communication & interpersonal Skills
o High degree of maturity & professionalism
• Previous conservation corps, public lands management, or similar experience
o Chainsaw experience, preferred
o Trail maintenance and construction experience, preferred
• Demonstrated outdoor skills
o Camping experience, including backpacking, preferred
• Alignment to UCC mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and commitment
REQUIREMENTS
• Support of UCC Mission & Values and a positive attitude
• Commitment to personal growth
• Flexibility - ability and desire to work in a dynamic environment and embrace change
• Ability and willingness to think creatively, adapt, adjust, and problem solve in order to manage a crew and project assignments
• Ability and willingness to work an irregular schedule
• Ability, willingness, and desire to live out of a tent and work in all weather conditions
• Willingness and physical ability to work on a variety of conservation projects, which may include 12 hour days using chainsaws, hand tools, or applying herbicide
• Employ proactive, active, and effective communication
• Maturity
• At least 21 years of age
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Eligible to enroll in AmeriCorps
• Undergo a National Criminal History Check
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Uniforms provided and required
Subject to criminal background check