What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Assistant Crew Leader (Albuquerque) position at Rocky Mountain Youth Corps?
ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS
2025 SUMMER SEASON
Assistant Crew Leader Position Description
Middle Rio Grande Office/ABQ
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico. We inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities. Through training and service, Corpsmembers discover their potential for healthy, productive lives.
POSITION PURPOSE:
Assistant Crew Leaders (ACLs) play a pivotal role in building successful crews and meaningful programming. They are leaders, facilitators, and communicators, tasked with inspiring fellow Corpsmembers to achieve personal and professional growth. As both a member of the crew and a part of the leadership team the ACL occupies a unique and demanding position. For the right individual, this position is a pathway towards full leadership positions and further opportunities in conservation.
POSITION TYPE:
Seasonal, full time, non-exempt AmeriCorps member
SCHEDULE:
Schedule consists of Day work
Day work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm with weekends off.
STIPEND:
$640 (before taxes) per week.
EDUCATION AWARD:
$1,565.08 upon completion of 300-hour AmeriCorps Service Term
REPORTS TO:
Crew Supervisor, with supervision by the Middle Rio Grande Summer Program Coordinator
DATES:
May 12, 2025 - July 30, 2025. 3 weeks of orientation training followed by project work
LOCATION:
RMYC Albuquerque Office 7851 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 with project locations throughout the state. Participants must have reliable transportation to and from this location, according to their work schedule for the duration of the season.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Crew Leadership
- In partnership with Crew Supervisor, assist in the creation of a highly collaborative leadership structure with shared responsibilities and input.
- Help facilitate scheduled educational trainings throughout the season, while also assisting in impromptu “teachable moments” in the field.
- Model appropriate professional behavior, environmental stewardship, and work ethic for Corpsmembers; be an example that inspires the crew.
- Maintain a strong commitment to creating a culture of safety within the crew.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
- Serve with Crew Supervisor, Program Coordinator, project sponsors, and organizational partners to accomplish projects in an efficient and timely manner.
- Assist with leadership of the crew (or a portion of the crew) for project efficiency or as the need arises, under the direction and supervision of program staff. Examples include guidance with proper tool use, assisting with the organization of service tasks such as where people are lined out on a trail or thinning project, or helping to facilitate safety discussions with the crew. Assisting with leadership does not include direct supervisory tasks including discipline or timecard approval, which are handled solely by staff crew supervisors or other program staff.
- Track daily tool issue, ensuring that tools are well-maintained, organized, and accounted for throughout project work.
- Assist in daily preparation of supplies and equipment: first aid kits, vehicle inspection, personal protective equipment.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in the facilitation of crew meetings on a regular basis.
- Assist with reporting requirements and project impact paperwork.
- Create a leadership development plan to further personal growth and leadership competencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- 21-30 years of age as of May 12, 2025
- US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident
- Able to complete entire length of service term (May 12 - August 1, 2025)
Experience
- Experience with, or an interest in, environmental, agricultural, or conservation related projects.
- Community volunteer experience or a history of service-based learning.
Skills
- Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks under adverse weather conditions
- Good public speaking skills to address crews and conduct training sessions.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to be punctual and reliable.
Behavioral Competencies
- Open to constructive feedback.
- Flexibility and adaptability. Strong capacity as a team player.
- Maturity level that allows for supervision and motivation of peers.
- Ability to take initiative and follow through with project goals.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:
- Previous experience with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps or other youth development/conservation/agricultural organization.
- Leadership experience with peers, preferably in a mentoring or instructional capacity.
- Knowledge of tool use and safety.
- Proficient driving 8-passenger vehicles, and/or 4x4 SUV with trailer attachment
- Wilderness medicine certification (WFA, WFR).
- Familiarity with techniques and concepts of safety and risk management.
- Consistent positive mental attitude.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
- Frequently traverse uneven terrain; balance, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, and/or grasp.
- Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
- Receive detailed information through written and verbal communication; convey important instructions accurately and effectively.
- Work outdoors, subject to outside environmental conditions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is available to all and we will not discriminate or refuse services to any staff or member because of perceived or actual race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, military service or pregnancy.
RMYC is a drug free workplace. All RMYC positions depend upon funding availability.
