Youth Conservation Corp Team Leader

Job Title: YOUTH CONSERVATION CORP TEAM LEADER

Department: Natural Resources

Reports to: Treaty Rights Enhancement Specialist

Salary Range: $14.89-20.64 per hour

Status: Non-Exempt

Level: A13

Terms: Seasonal Position May-September

Opens: April 11, 2025

Closes: Until Filled

TO APPLY: Please submit LTBB Application Form, Resume, and Cover Letter by Email to hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov or via Fax, Mail, or In Person at our Human Resources office. LTBB Application Form and HR Contact Info available here: https://ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Employment-Application.pdf

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SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting the Treaty Rights Enhancement Specialist in managing the LTBB Natural Resource Department Youth Conservation Corp (YCC). The YCC provides LTBB youth with a summer job opportunity while familiarizing the youth with biological, environmental and conservation enforcement professions of the Tribe. The YCC will consist of a youth conservation work crew of 4-6 individuals between the ages of 14 and 18 yrs. old. The YCC will be charged with completing natural resource related projects such as invasive species removal (sapling removal), trail clearing, small agriculture and forest improvement and with providing assistance on field work to the NRD on various assessments. The YCC will also participate in cultural activities of the Tribe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist the Treaty Rights Enhancement Specialist in the management and supervision YCC workers.
• Develop work assignments and schedule of YCC workers
• Assist the Treaty Rights Enhancement Specialist in the scheduling YCC projects.
• Assist in the completion of reports related to those projects.
• Provide/facilitate Treat y Rights, Tribal Government structure, natural resource management transfer of knowledge to YCC workers
• Provide YCC project oversight and ensure completion of assigned projects or tasks.
• Supervise the YCC.
• Provide instruction science-based instruction to YCC.
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of the YCC employees while on the job.
• Responsible for communication with other NRD programs or other relevant LTBB programs or Departments.
• Assist of NRD Programs

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to work in all weather conditions. Must be able to work with youth and pass a background check. Must be able to operate a computer and have effective writing and communication skills. Must be mechanically inclined to maintain and make minor repairs to vehicles, and equipment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in natural resource/agriculture related fields. Previous work experience with youth is preferred. Experience with hand tools and small engine equipment preferred. A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. A degree from a 4-year institution is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES REGISTRATIONS: Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License. Must be insurable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl especially when working with fish assessment nets on the lake. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk to hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: May be exposed to wet and/or humid condition and extreme outdoor weather conditions. The employee will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasionally field duties will require traveling long distances in harsh weather.

COMMENTS: Native American Preference will apply.

ABOUT US: On Sept. 21, 1994, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) was federally reaffirmed with the signing of Public Law 103-324. The Tribe is governed by a nine-member Tribal Council who serve staggered terms. The LTBB Government presently employs over 200 employees across more than 20 departments, ranging from Healthcare to Natural Resources.

TO APPLY: Please submit LTBB Application Form, Resume, and Cover Letter by Email to hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov or via Fax, Mail, or In Person at our Human Resources office. LTBB Application Form and HR Contact Info available here: https://ltbbodawa-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Employment-Application.pdf

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $14.89 - $20.64 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $21