Heart of Oregon Corps Seasonal Stewardship Crew Leader

Heart of Oregon Corps is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Seasonal Stewardship Crew Leader. This position plays a vital role in empowering and inspiring positive change in the lives of young people in our community. Heart of Oregon Corps operates several programs aimed at providing job skills to 16-24-year-olds facing barriers to success.

About the Position:

As the Seasonal Stewardship Crew Leader, you will lead and support our Stewardship Program youth crew, which focuses teaching entry level workforce skills to youth through maintaining Deschutes County landfill sites and transfer stations. This involves labor intensive tasks such as litter pick-up, sorting, recycling, pressure washing, backpack blowing, sweeping, and other maintenance duties. Additionally, you will lead the stewardship crew on fire fuels reduction projects every Friday, using chainsaws, hand tools, and chippers. The ideal candidate will have a some background in youth development and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young adults. This is a seasonal position running until 8/30/24, with potential to transition to part-time on-call status or full-time employment, based on hiring needs at that time. The position is in Bend, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement field-based projects primarily focused on stewardship and maintenance tasks.
• Serve as a role model for teens and young adults in a workplace environment.
• Supervise and mentor transitional age youth from diverse backgrounds, providing guidance and support to help them develop job skills and work ethic.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive work environment, enforcing HOC's code of conduct and safety protocols.

· Provide guidance and support tailored to the needs of youth who are entering the workforce, helping them navigate their transition and develop essential job skills and work ethic.

• Safely transport crew members to and from project sites, including landfill sites and transfer stations.
• Lead the stewardship crew on fire fuels reduction projects on Fridays, utilizing chainsaws, hand tools, and chippers.
• Collaborate with program staff to develop and implement training initiatives tailored to the needs of the Stewardship Program.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated work experience in related labor tasks.
• Strong leadership skills and experience supervising employees, volunteers, or students, with a focus on youth development preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and capable of regularly performing physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Comfort with towing and backing utility and dump trailers preferred.

Benefits:

• Starting wage: $22 per hour
• Sick leave offered in accordance with Oregon Law, up to 40 hours per year.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about youth development and making a positive impact in your community, we want to hear from you! Please submit the following to Sadie Forsythe, Field and Safety Manager:

• Cover Letter (in an email is acceptable)
• Resume

Send to: Heart of Oregon Corps PO Box 279, Bend OR 97709 Email: find email on website posting here:https://heartoforegon.org/who-we-are/careers.html

Fax: 541-306-3703

If this position is posted, we will accept applications. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, with a goal of our top candidate starting in June. All applicants will be contacted by phone or email regarding your application results by the end of the process.

Final candidates will need to complete additional paperwork, provide references, and complete a post-offer background check. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Thank you for your interest!

Heart of Oregon Corps is an equal opportunity employer; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Alternative formats are available upon request by contacting 541-633-7834. As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, Heart of Oregon Corps is prohibited from discriminating on the grounds of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, and against any beneficiary of programs on the basis of the beneficiary’s citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bend, OR (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bend, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person