Camping Crew Leader
Camping Crew Leader
JOB DETAILS
Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Camping Crew Leader
Type of Position: Crew Leader
Town, City, Park, etc: Richmond
State / Territory:
Benefits: College Credit, Industry-Recognized Certifications
Project/Program Focus: Climate Change, Construction/Masonry, Trails
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Co-lead and build an affirming crew community for people with a shared identity. Complete trail, water quality, and/or carpentry projects. Depart Richmond each Monday morning, camp and work until a Friday return to Richmond.
JOB DUTIES
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, 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
REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications
- At least 21 years of age
- Prior experience in project areas, outdoor experience (camping), 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
- Eagerness for extensive camping with limited accommodations and support
- Valid driver’s license with good driving record for at least 3 years
- 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
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Food/housing: Camping is required Monday-Friday, food is provided when in
the field (Monday evening-Friday afternoon) - Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification (if needed)
- Bonus paid upon completion of position
- Organizational dedication to on-going professional development
- Career pathways support through VYCC’s Community Engagement Manager
and program staff - Paid time off: combination of flexible sick days and personal leave days with
longer positions also having scheduled break time - Potential to earn up to 12 free college credits
CONTACT INFORMATION