Conservation Youth Crew Leader

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, camp living, and personal care while in the field 

• 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, camp setup and tear-down, camp chores, 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 

Educational Facilitation 

• Facilitate premade educational curriculum through daily education and reflection activities with the crew 

• Coordinate with project sponsor and external trainers who may facilitate parts of the youth education program 

• Effectively communicate learning objectives and outcomes with members 

Required Qualifications 

• 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 • Be a U.S. citizen, a national, or legal permanent resident non-citizen of the U.S. • Have not been convicted of murder or sexual assault and be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check and a VT Agency of Human Services check. Crew Leaders will be working with vulnerable populations. • Be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, or be willing to work towards GED as part of their service-year successful completion requirement • Valid driver’s license with good driving record for at least three years (preferred)