Overview
Crew Leaders (CLs) will lead 4–10 person crews on various conservation-related projects. CLs are responsible for facilitating a positive crew member experience by setting an example of enthusiasm throughout work and camp life. They provide leadership, mentorship, support, and training for their crew. They are expected to uphold and follow UCC’s values, ensure policies and procedures are followed, communicate with project partners, and record and report weekly project outcome data and other documentation.
We seek team members who:
• Are creative problem solvers
• Speak and act professionally, and conduct themselves with a high level of maturity
• Approach uncertainty and discomfort with a positive mindset
• Have the ability to lead and to motivate self and others
• Communicate effectively
• Can adapt to changing circumstances
• Are passionate about conservation work
• Desire to provide mentorship for emerging conservation leaders
The CL term of service is approximately 10 months, spanning 3 field seasons (Spring, Summer, and Fall). This position involves frequent travel, camping, irregular hours, and a varying weekly schedule. The AmeriCorps Crew Leaders will be supervised by the UCC Field Staff.
Crews serve on projects in a variety of locations. Field projects may be in the backcountry (hiking into the project site, camping away from a vehicle) or front country (such as driving to the project site daily, camping at the vehicle, or non-camp lodging). Projects may also be urban (located in a city or town) or rural (located in national parks, forests, etc. with limited access to facilities and resources).
Project work may include (but is not limited to):
• Trail construction and maintenance
• Invasive species management, including herbicide application
• Habitat restoration
• Fence installation/repair/removal
• Land management inventory and mapping
• Recreational facilities maintenance and construction
• Recreation signage repair
• Community service
• National disaster response efforts
Qualifications:
• 3 months leadership or supervisory experience in a team or crew-based setting
• Demonstrated outdoor/camping skills
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Eligible to enroll in an AmeriCorps term of service
• Pass a National Service Criminal History Check
Required Skills:
• Experience with group communication, conflict management, and resolution
• Adaptability in an environment with irregular and changing schedules
• Maturity and self-motivation, with a commitment to personal and professional growth
• Alignment with UCC’s mission and values of safety, service, community, inclusivity, positivity, and engagement
Preferred Skills:
• 3 months experience in conservation corps, public lands management, or work in similar fields
• Trail maintenance and construction experience
• Chainsaw training and experience
• Previous experience in conservation corps, public lands management, or work in similar fields
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with administrators, supervisors, and peers
• Experience and demonstrated leadership in diverse settings
About Utah Conservation Corps
The Utah Conservation Corps (UCC) is an AmeriCorps program dedicated to developing the conservation leaders of tomorrow. We’re a non-residential AmeriCorps program composed of AmeriCorps members, staff, and partners dedicated to service to our community, environment, and regions requiring disaster response efforts. Additionally, as an organization, we seek to provide a more welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds and experience levels to ensure a healthy, vibrant, innovative, and sustainable corps. Our goals are to encourage and support more diverse populations serving in an inclusive environment within the UCC and to recognize where we fall short and address our shortcomings.
