Taos Summer Crew Supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE:

POSITION TYPE: Seasonal, full time, Staff Member

SCHEDULE: Day work schedule will vary depending on the project site and project partner, but will be 40 hours per week. The specific schedule may be Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, or Tuesday-Friday, 10 hours per day.

STIPEND: $17.50/hour (before taxes) paid biweekly. Overtime eligible.

REPORTS TO: Upper Rio Grande Individual Placement/Summer Program Coordinator

project work. (Actual dates may vary due to weather, COVID-19, or other conditions)

LOCATION: This position is supervised out of the Upper Rio Grande RMYC Office in Taos, New Mexico.Our office is located at 1203 King Drive # 3. Participants must have reliable transportation according to their work schedule for the duration of the season.

• Directly mentor a crew of 7 AmeriCorps members in the completion of projects such as trail construction/maintenance, fencing, invasive species removal, and additional projects as assigned, meeting high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to members to develop necessary project-related skills.
• Manage difficult personnel challenges within small groups together for extended periods of time, in remote areas with limited communication and support channels.
• Hold crew accountable to RMYC policy and code of conduct. Communicate any disciplinary needs to the Conservation Program Coordinator as needed.

• Manage crew’s physical/emotional well-being and promote a culture of safety in all aspects of crew life.
• Safely transport crew to/from project sites in an RMYC vehicle.
• Respond to safety concerns with appropriate and timely decisions and action, keeping RMYC staff informed.
• Be the primary point of contact in critical situations such as wildfires, medical emergencies, and other unanticipated crises.
• Practice COVID-19 safe measures as indicated by Government Mandates and RMYC Protocol.

• Maintain a healthy group dynamic by promoting inclusivity, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate both formal and informal job, college readiness, and life skills training on an ongoing basis.
• Serve as a professional role model, upholding RMYC policies and holding members accountable for actions.
• Oversee a highly structured, participatory environment during project work

• Be adaptable. The nature of project work presents unique challenges that aren’t always anticipated, and which may require critical decisions to be made without immediate guidance and/or support from RMYC staff or agency partners.
• Make informed decisions in the field to accommodate for changing weather conditions, gear malfunctions, and other unanticipated events.
• Make informed safety and work decisions.

• Prepare detailed, accurate weekly reports (timecards, project data, incident reports, job hazard analysis, etc.).
• Inform RMYC staff and agency partners of important crew developments during formal and informal meetings/debriefs.
• Purchase crew-related gas or supplies as needed, with a set budget, and properly document receipts/mileage.

• 21 years of age as of May 12, 2024; valid, insurable driver’s license (without major citations).
• US Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident
• Able to complete entire Summer Season (May 12 to July 28th)
• Experience working with youth ages 17- 25, preferably in a leadership, mentoring or instructional capacity.
• Ability to analyze projects with RMYC staff, determine capability of crew to accomplish work assignments and best work methods, appropriate tools, safety methods, and materials.
• Experience with building a positive group dynamic; confidence in working with diverse and challenging populations.
• Excellent public speaking skills to conduct training sessions and facilitate group discussions.
• Good attention to detail and ability to write accurate, thorough correspondence and reports.
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or WFA certification within 90 days of hire (WFA provided during orientation).

• Two or more seasons of experience with outdoor conservation projects.
• Experience with applying Leave No Trace principles.
• Two or four-year degree in natural resources, outdoor education, teaching, or related field.
• Proficient driving in 4WD conditions and maneuvering with trailers.

• 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 oral communication; convey important spoken instructions accurately and effectively.
• Work outdoors, subject to outside environmental conditions.