Title: San Luis Valley Youth Program Crew Leader
Reports to: Youth Program Manager
Locations: Alamosa County, Costilla County, Conejos County, or Saguache County with travel to Salida, CO in April/May for training
Status: Seasonal, Full-time, Exempt
Start/end date:
Youth Program: Start date May 22 – end date August 18; option to continue into the fall season
Wages: $690-800 / week DOE
Benefits: 1 week off between sessions in July for Youth Program Leaders, plus 4 additional days of flexible paid time off. Medical benefits option available. Food provided while in the field, uniforms, USFS-recognized S-212 Chainsaw training, Cross-cut training, Restorative Justice Training, Trauma-Informed Care Training, QPR training, & other development opportunities
Multiple positions opened until filled.
Southwest Conservation Corps:
The Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) is a non-profit, AmeriCorps-affiliated organization, whose mission is to Engage future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service. The SCC Los Valles office is located on the ancestral lands of the Ute people, who continue to survive and thrive on these lands today. The SCC LV office is in Salida Colorado with satellite operations in Alamosa CO. SCC LV serves the Arkansas River Valley and the San Luis Valley: the two valleys, or los valles. The SCC Los Valles Adult Program engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects. Projects may include, trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, invasive species mitigation, hazardous fuels reduction, habitat restoration, and local environmental service projects. Crews may also complete technical and/or specialized projects depending on project partner needs, including disaster relief if the opportunity arises.
Position Summary:
Position Summary:
The Crew Leader at SCC Los Valles is responsible for overseeing a crew of 8: crews consists of 6 members, 1 Crew Leader in Development (CLDP), and the crew leader. Crews work in front and backcountry locations in all weather conditions. Youth program crews serve youth ages 14-18 and run on a standard schedule of Monday-Friday, with 5 days on, and 2 days (Sat/Sun) off. On-hitch, crews camps together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores. SCC does not provide accommodations off-hitch and Crew Leaders will be responsible for their own accommodations during that time. Crew Leaders will lead crews in completing technical conservation projects while instilling interpersonal skills and leadership skills. Crew leaders will also be responsible for leading crews in environmental stewardship, risk management, trauma-informed care, and restorative justice.
At SCC Los Valles, we hold that social equity and environmental justice are the responsibility of all. In your application in Question 35, please speak to how your interests and strengths lend themselves to leading 2 – 3 of the following crews:
- San Luis Valley Youth Crew: Summer crews for teens ages 14-18 who are local residents of the San Luis Valley. Teens do conservation projects within their respective counties. Counties include Rio Grand & Mineral, Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, and Saguache. Youth crews are on a M-F 5-2 schedule. Alamosa and Costilla County crew are day crews and leaders are required to have a Basic FA/CPR to lead these crews. Saguache and Conejos are camping crews, leaders are required to have a WFR to lead these crews. These crews serve predominantly Indigenous and Xicanx communities. Spanish-speaking leaders and those with experience working in Indigenous and Xicanx communities preferred.
Additional Crew Leader Leader Opportunities include:
- Alamosa Adult crew – Crew for systems-involved young adults ages 18-24 in the San Luis Valley with a focus on career pathways with a variety of green jobs. This crew serves a predominately Indigenous and Xicanx communities. Spanish speaking leaders strongly preferred.
