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Weeds/Herbicide Crew Leader

Western Colorado Conservation Corps
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Overview: 

Herbicide: Lead a unique team of 3 dynamic individuals, partnering with the United States Forest Service (USFS).  Teams on herbicide crew will travel and camp in remote locations, treating invasive species, while working in a team environment.  Must be willing to learn the ins and outs of invasive plant management, herbicides, federal land management, and environmental service.  

 

Essentials Position Functions: 

  • Mentor and lead a crew of 3 individuals, 17-28 years old, in day-to-day service activities on the project site and at camp.
  • Crew Leader: Provide guidance, leadership opportunities, and responsibilities to the Assistant Crew Leader to facilitate their personal growth and development. 
  • Oversee camp operations including camp set-up, camp hygiene, Leave No Trace principles, and all other camp elements involved with safety and risk management. 
  • Complete 10 hours of project work a day for 4-8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, for the duration of the term. (No prior experience required).
  • Submit written and digital reports on projects and expenses on a weekly basis to field staff.
  • Oversee food budget, meal planning, and shopping list for group food. 
  • Coordinate projects and logistics on the ground with WCCC Staff, and project partners. 
  • Transport crew safely in WCCC’s vans or other vehicles while towing a trailer. 
  • Perform duties expected of any corps member including service project completion, meal preparation, cleanup/setup, and other day-to-day duties. 
  • Leading service projects in invasive species removal, herbicide application. 
  • Lead the crew during camping, cooking, recreation, environmental education, and group learning.
  • Planning of recreational and educational activities, food and equipment preparation and maintenance, and program evaluation.
  • Live, work, and serve closely with a diverse group of people.
  • Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of WCCC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as other rules, regulations, and risk management protocol.
  • Members must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.[CF1] 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Experience conducting field work and comfortable with long days in exposed environmental conditions.
  • Teaching, facilitation, and team-building experience with diverse groups of people. 
  • Strong conflict resolution skills. 
  • ArcGIS certification or experience, including use of Field Maps, ArcGIS Online, Arc Collector, and/or Survey123.
  • Experience performing vegetation surveys or monitoring or in riparian plant identification.  
  • Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others. 

Requirements:

  • Be a United states citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
  • Be available full time between the dates specified on the Member Service Agreement
  • Be between the ages of 17-28
  • Able to pass a pre-service National Criminal History check (State, Sex Offender, and Federal)
  • Current driver’s license with an insurable good driving record
  • Willingness to serve long, hard hours in all weather conditions; ability to be away on overnight trips for up to 16 days at a time
  • Ability to commit to the entirety of your AmeriCorps term of service with WCCC
  • Ability to serve on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people

 [CF1]Ensure all of these apply to CL and ACL