As a Crew Leader, you will be responsible for crew safety, ensuring high quality work, building community, crew work ethics, and personal development of the Crew Members, among other responsibilities. You must be comfortable with hard work in tough conditions commonly found living and/or working in the outdoors for weeks at a time.
Service Activities
-Supervise, motivate, and mentor a crew of 4-6 youth for 4 or more weeks at a time
-Work closely with Project Sponsors to ensure proper completion of project goals
-Oversee safety, care, and well-being of your crew on and off the work site
-Create crew cohesiveness and positive crew culture
-Educate crew about various conservation issues
-Commit to the development of Corps Member leadership skills
-Remain drug, tobacco, and alcohol free while with your crew
Community Need Addressed
Leaders are needed to supervise and train Corps Members who complete conservation projects in the communities and natural spaces in the Midwest.
Position Outcomes
Improved access to public land and habitat restoration
Benefits
Housing, Living allowance, Student loan forbearance, Training
Crew leaders have room and board provided as well as opportunities for additional training including Leave No Trace, First Aid/CPR, Chainsaw, Native/Invasive Species Identification, Herbicide Applicator (if need), and other position related training.
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
CPR, First-Aid, Chainsaw, Herbicide Applicator (if applicable)
Skills you will gain
conflict resolution, project management, leadership, safety awareness, first aid, environmental education, team building, Leave No Trace
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking
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
Derive consensus, 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
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, 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
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, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, 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