SCC Youth Crew Leader in Development

Overview

Title: AmeriCorps Youth Crew Leader Development Program (CLDP)

Reports to: Youth Programs Coordinator

Location: Durango, CO 

Status:  Seasonal, Full-time, Exempt  

Dates: May 6th** – August 9th, 2024

**Start date flexible on a case-by-case basis.

Wages: $685 weekly = ($485/week living stipend + $200/week housing stipend) + AmeriCorps Education Award at completion of service term

Benefits: Paid time off between summer sessions and 2 additional days of PTO; Food provided while in the field, uniforms, protective equipment, access to Mental Health Consultant and Employee Assistance Program.

Training: Technical Trails Training, QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Mandatory Reporter Training, Trauma Informed Approach Training. Potential for Crosscut Training.

Housing: SCC-Durango offers a Host-Housing program based on need and has a camping location at our base of operations for leaders and CLDPs during the spring season. Options will be reviewed in the interview process.

Application closes April 10th, 2024. 1 Open leader position:

Indigenous Youth Affinity Crew – anyone with experience and desire to work with local Indigenous Youth is encouraged to apply!

Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a program of the non-profit service organization, Conservation Legacy. SCC provides youth and young adults opportunities to complete conservation projects primarily on public lands. While serving with SCC, members receive training on job skills, conflict resolution, leadership, teamwork, and environmental stewardship. Programs are developed using a step ladder approach to provide a progression of skill development based on a member’s needs.

This is an entry level position focused on development, we welcome applications from candidates who may not have all the skills listed below. This position provides extensive training during the spring season, meant to prepare CLDP’s for leading summer crews. This position is an opportunity to make a difference in young peoples’ lives. CLDP’s will be mentors, educators and facilitators for high school students, working to increase youth resiliency, build confidence and to be positive role models for their members. 

Tagged as: Conservation, Crew, Development, Teaching/Education, Trail Supervisor, Trail Supervisor, Crew, and Leaders

Required Skills:

General Qualifications: 

AmeriCorps members must be able to pass a criminal background check 
Professionalism: Members must be willing to follow and enforce all SCC policies, maintain professional boundaries, communicate effectively with partners, crew leaders, members, peers and SCC staff, and appropriately represent Southwest Conservation Corps and AmeriCorps. (This includes creating a substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while on "hitch")
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Preferred Skills:

Participant Essential Eligibility Requirements  

Essential eligibility requirements for the program must be met. If you are unable to meet certain requirements, we may be able to assist you with some modification unless it alters the fundamental nature of the program, compromises the health and safety of participants or staff, or places an undue financial or administrative burden on the organization. These requirements are written the same for all positions and may not apply to your particular position.