Work outdoors and make a difference! Co-lead youth Crew Members (age 15-18) and complete impactful conservation projects in the local community.
Dates: May 27 – August 10, 2024
Locations: Rutland and Woodstock
Schedule: Monday to Friday; full time
Essential Functions
Supervision, Culture, Leadership
• Follow and uphold VYCC Principles, Practices, and Policies
• Create an inclusive crew culture that prioritizes physical and emotional safety
• Supervise Crew Members: conduct check-ins and feedback meetings that help Crew Members set goals, assess growth, and celebrate progress
• Instruct and support Crew Members on topics including proper tool use and care and other enrichment opportunities
• Engage with VYCC staff on setting personal goals and charting personal and professional progress, demonstrate a growth mindset
• Effectively work with your co-leader to balance tasks and responsibilities
Risk Assessment and Safety Management, Logistics, Administrative
• Play a lead role in risk assessment and safety management in the field
• Help provide emergency response and communication during emergencies
• Complete administrative and reporting tasks
• Manage field logistics (vehicle maintenance checks, tool maintenance, and more)
Project Management
• Facilitate daily framing and debrief sessions with your crew
• Manage project sites efficiently with high quality while prioritizing safety and member growth and learning
• Effectively communicate with VYCC staff and project partner to ensure completion of project goals
Required Qualifications
• At least 21 years of age
• Prior experience in project areas, outdoor experience (hiking), and/or leadership
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work safely in all weather conditions and motivate others to do the same
• Ability to hike in steep or uneven terrain, lift and carry heavy tools, gear or materials
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record for at least 3 years
• Offsite housing required; no housing provided
• Ability to transport self to daily meet-up location
• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience in risk assessment and being responsible for the health and safety of others
• Experience in providing and receiving feedback, and creating a culture of learning and growth
• Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification (VYCC provides a WFA course preseason)
• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check
VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. The work of a Conservation Crew may include trail construction and maintenance, carpentry and construction, water quality improvement, and/or forest management. Conservation Crew Leaders are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont.
Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps