Summer Crew Leader-COYCC

Heart of Oregon Corps is hiring Summer Crew Leaders who have a passion for empowering and inspiring positive change in the lives of young people, and are able to work outdoors on national forests for 4 ten-hour days each week. Heart of Oregon Corps (HOC) is a large regional non-profit that operates 6 youth training programs. At Heart of Oregon Corps, 16-24-year-old local young people with barriers to success improve their own lives while gaining job skills on projects that improve the community. You can learn more about our work by visiting www.heartoforegon.org.

POSITION AND PROGRAM INFO:

This crew leader position will be working with the Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC), our seasonal summer program run in partnership with the . COYCC hires high school-aged young people from across Central Oregon for 8 weeks of environmental conservation work on public lands adjacent to where they live. As Corpsmembers, these young people will learn job skills, earn wages, work alongside USFS professionals, and become the next generation of conservationists through projects that improve public lands and keep local communities safer from wildfire

who can supervise, mentor, and direct teens during conservation projects on public lands. This is also a great opportunity for experience with Forest Service work during the summer! Crew leaders work an additional week of training at the beginning of the season (9 weeks, dates below).

This position runs a crew of 5 local youth (ages 16-18), working alongside US Forest Service each day on projects like fire fuels reduction, habitat restoration, trail work, developed recreation, and more. Crew Leaders are responsible for driving youth to and from work sites in HOC or USFS vehicles, identifying potential job hazards, implementing proper safety practices, completing job logs, and managing crew cohesion and culture. Forest Service specialists help direct and train crews on the technical aspects of conservation projects and provide on the job training for crew leaders. Crew Leaders are expected to direct crews without USFS assistance once they are proficient/familiar with job tasks.

Location:

Summer Crew Leaders are assigned a crew and based out of one of the following USFS work stations in Central Oregon: Redmond, Bend, Madras, Prineville, Sisters, Warm Springs, or Crescent. The position is supervised by HOC’s Summer Program Manger and supported by USFS staff daily. The entire regional program has 18 Crew Leaders and 88 youth.

The program schedule is:

• 6/13/2025- Crew Leader training for new crew leaders only

· 6/16/2025 - 6/20/2025 - Crew Leader orientation/and training

· 6/23/2024 – 8/14/2024 – COYCC Program- Conservation Project work with the USFS

o Schedule: Monday through Thursday.

§ 4 - 10-hour days.

§ Occasional Fridays may be scheduled with overtime approved as necessary.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

· Minimum of 1 year of experience working with youth

· Minimum of 1 year of experience in outdoor work

o Basic comfortability with manual labor and hand tools required.

· Dedication to equal opportunity and safety outdoors is required

· A valid driver’s license is required.

· Clean background check is required.

· Current CPR/first aid certification is required.

HOC prefers Crew Leaders to be at least 24 years old, but may approve younger drivers that have clean driving records. Crew Leaders must be able to work outside in summer conditions for 4 days per week, ten-hour shifts.

BENEFITS:

Starting wage range for the position is $20.40/hour (firm), with an additional $2.00 for every hour worked if you complete the entire season. This would be a total of $22.40/hour. This is a full-time, seasonal (temporary), hourly staff position. Crew Leaders will be trained to use chainsaws and will receive their S-212 certification though the USFS

PROCESS:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and HOC employment Application to Madeline Cunningham, Summer Program Manager via one of the following methods:

: Heart of Oregon Corps, PO Box 279, Bend OR 97709

Apply here or find emails at the website link below

Find out more on our website at: http://heartoforegon.org/who-we-are/careers.html

Final candidates will need to complete an interview, additional paperwork, provide references, and complete a post-offer background check . A current First-Aid/CPR certification is required before employment. Valid driving license and good driving record required. Must complete a DMV check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Position open until filled. If this ad is still up, then we're still hiring! Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. All applicants will be contacted by phone or email regarding your application results by the end of the process. We strive to respect the time and effort required to apply.

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.

Thank you for your interest!

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $20.40 - $22.40 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22