Conservation Program Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Description of Duties

The Crew Leader II position is an opportunity to make a difference in young peoples' lives while completing conservation projects on public and private lands. Leaders will be mentors, educators, and facilitators for young adults, working to promote the health and resiliency of our land, air, and water.

Standard schedulegenerally consistsof 9 days on-hitch (out in the field as a crew unit) and 5 days off with some exceptions. Crew Leaders may alsobe requiredto come in for anadditionaldayeach hitch cycle to complete administrative duties and check-ins with program staff. On-hitch, crews camp together, prepare all meals together, and work together as a group to complete all projects and chores.

The Crew Leader II position requires patience, a consistently positive mental attitude, mentorship, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, anda high levelofcompetence in theoutdoors. It also involves an administration role, where weekly paperwork is duein a timely mannerto supervisors. Finally, crew leaders mustexhibitthe ability to effectively work on teams.

Service Project:

SECCand Great Smoky Mountains National Park have partnered to host a trail crew alongside the National Park Service Trail Crew. The primary focus of the project will be the restoration ofthe BullheadTrail, withadditionalprojects in various park locations.While the crew should expect to work on the lowerportionof BullheadTrail,this project ishighly physically demanding.In addition to hiking 3-5miles round trip per day there will be timesparticipantswillhike up to Mt. LeConte-an arduous level 5-mile trek each way with an elevation gain of approximately3,000feet-along with other tough hikes, all while carrying heavy loads of tools, equipment, and a day pack.

TheGRSMTrail Program Coordinator will lead the crew andoverseerestoration efforts.Members will camp overnight in thefield and complete service projectsoutdoors in all weather conditions,performing manual labor related to conservation and restoration. Potentialtasksinclude, but are not limited to:

• Trail construction and maintenance

• Corridor clearing

• Repair or installation ofwaterstructures along trails

• Campground maintenance

• Habitat restoration

• Community Service

Crew Life:

• Crew Structure:SECCcrewsconsistsof 4crew members and 2crew leaders who will provide projectexpertise, mentorship, training, and support to ensure the success of all participants.

• Hitch Schedule:GRSM fall crewwilloperateona Mondayto Friday,5dayon2dayoff hitch schedulewith 10-hour shifts and scheduled breaks throughout the day.Travel days from and toSECCoffice (Mon/Fri).Project days on Bullhead Trail will take place Tues-Thurs.Most projects involve strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions and require hiking to and from the project sites daily, carrying tools and day packs.

• Camping:Frontcountry

• Housing:While on hitch, applicants should be prepared to campthroughout the season, with lodging provided on a case-by-case basis if necessary.Housing is not providedfromFriday-Sunday evenings. Crew membersare responsible forsecuring their own housing arrangements while not in the field.

• Food:Food is provided while in the field. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated if communicated in advance.

• Chores:Crewmembers collaborate tomanage camp chores (planningmeals, shopping, cooking, washingdishes, etc.) andparticipatein any group discussions.

• Gear:Members must supply their own personal outdoor gear (day pack, water bottle, work pants, hiking/work boots,tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack). SECC has a limited supply of loaner gear available for crew members to borrow, but it may not fit personal preferences or specific needs.SECC will provide tools, group camp equipment, and personal protective equipment

• Transportation:SECC will provide transportation between SECCofficeand project sites.

**SECC is a nonresidential program. Housing is not provided during off-hitch (Friday-Sunday) evenings. Crew membersare responsible forsecuring their own housing arrangements while not in the field.

Our Commitment:

Conservation Legacy is committed to the full consideration of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Physical requirements may include periodic overnight travel, non-traditional work hours, ability to move across varied terrain, use program-specifictoolsand a range of technology on an infrequent or frequent basis. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The ability to safely drive an organizational vehicle may also berequiredfor some positions. If you needassistanceand/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to the hiring manager.

Responsibilities:

Leadership& Mentorship

• Mentor assistant crew leader: provide valuable feedback, give opportunities for growth, delegate responsibilities, and encourage technical and leadershipskilldevelopment.

• Implement skills training on worksite andfacilitateintentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew's personal growth and group dynamics.

• Promote individual corps member development and a safe, healthy, cohesive, other-centeredand team-oriented community.

• Follow and enforce all policies,maintainprofessional boundaries, and appropriately represent the program. This includes creating a substance free work environment, refraining from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program.

Project Management & Implementation

• Train, motivate and supervise a crew of young adults to efficiently complete tasks andobjectivesoutlined in conservation projects, while working long hours and managing highquality ofwork and crew morale.

• Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems, requesting assistance or help when needed.

• Communicate & coordinatelogisticswith project partners,Assistant Crew Leader (or Crew Leader in Development), & staff.

Safety & Risk Management

• Monitor, manage, and promote the holistic health of the crew, including physical and emotional (intimidation free community environment) safety.

• Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety.

• Transport crew and equipment safely in organizational vans or large SUVs with trailersin accordance withCL Driver policy.

• Manage and document incidents in the field and activate incident response system, if needed, per Conservation Legacy policy.

Administration

• Thorough documentation of crew hours, accomplishments, disciplinary actions taken, and incident response according to Conservation Legacy policy and procedure.

• Manage food budget and credit card for purchases.

• Track andsubmitcredit card receipts for all expenses every month.

Camp Management

• Oversee, manage, and assign camp chores (or camp tasks).

• Monitor and manage crew community needs in camp.

• Instruct crew in how to create a safe, hygienic, and tidy camp environment while mitigating crew caused impacts to campsites, practicing minimum impact camping techniques.

• Maintain all program policies and procedures incampenvironment.

• Leading a camping crew is an intensive commitment requiring a continuous physical presence. Leaders must remain physically present, and cognitively and emotionally available to support community and individual crew member needs.

MinimumQualifications:

• Full commitment to the program and its mission.

• Understanding ofand experience with the mission and field management considerations of conservation corps and public land agencies.

• Leadership, management, and supervisory experience with youth or young adults.

• Ability to effectively manage all aspects of crew life and production within a40-50 hourwork week including managing projects, camping, and programmatic policies and integrity throughout.

• Flexibility, adaptability, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment.

• Willingness to participate in community-building activities and solution-oriented problem solving with peer leaders.

• Able to work long days in adverse conditions.

• Must be able to speak,understandand write English.

• High School diploma or GED certificate.

• Must over the age of 21ORhavepossesseda driver's license for 3 or years more without any restrictions (to pass minimum insurability requirements for crew transport driving duties).

Preferred Qualifications or a Strong Desire to Grow in the Following:

• Experience with experiential and/or environmental education.

• Must hold current advanced medical certification (for front country crews: 24 hours Wilderness First Aid with CPR/AED or higher) orbe willing toreceive certification prior to start date.

• Experience with backpacking,wildernesslivingand travel.

• Facilitation and team-building experience.

• Time-management skills and ability to work independently as well as with others.

• Strong conflict resolution skills.

• Technical trails, Crosscut or Chainsaw experience.

• Senseof humor,spiritof adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others.

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