Urban and Community Forestry Fall Crew Leader- Tacoma, WA

• $155 for new Crew Leaders, $160 for returning leaders OR those who are WFR/WEMT certified, or $165 daily for returning leaders AND WFR/WEMT certified. Total Salary + Training est. $10,500-$11,100 (pre-tax)
• New Crew Leaders also receive 12 training days at $100/day (pre-tax).

• Crew Leader Training: September 2nd - September 12th, 2025 (training rate)
• Program Dates: September 15th - December 12th, 2025

• Professional Development
• Paid participation in a comprehensive training that may cover the following topics and more:
• NYC/ICC Leadership Philosophy
• OSHA Courses
• Driver and Trailer Use
• Tool Use and Maintenance
• Work Site Analysis
• Crew Management and Motivation
• Conservation Education
• Risk Management and Safety Procedures
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Crew Management and Motivation
• Behavior Management
• Time Management
• Anaphylaxis training

• Promote continued organization support of youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Seek to remove barriers to participation in NYC programs for underrepresented populations.
• Represent and promote Northwest Youth Corps commitment to creating a confidence-building environment where everyone can thrive.

• This position is directly supervised by an NYC Program Coordinator, Program Manager/Director.
• This position directly supervises UCF Crew Members.

• CLs manage, supervise, and participate in all aspects of crew work. CLs maintains crew discipline, resolves conflicts, and establishes/maintains crew morale.
• CLs provide formal and informal feedback to crew members with specific attention to safety, work productivity and quality, efficiency, teamwork, and leadership.
• CLs work to empower crew members to build the skills necessary to lead the crews themselves.
• CLs receive feedback on their performance and are challenged to develop their leadership skills within this program.

• Provide support, assessments and training to ensure all work is being completed in a safe, professional, and productive manner.
• Ensure that all staff and members are actively following NYC safety and risk management protocols; respond to field incidents and emergencies as necessary.
• Oversee the physical and emotional safety of crew members. Safety is the number one priority in everything we do, including work, education, and recreation. This includes not only the physical safety of participants but their mental and emotional safety as well.
• CLs may be responsible for transporting the crew and equipment to and from the worksite daily, safely in a Northwest Youth Corps fleet vehicle.

• CLs are responsible for safely completing conservation projects to high standards by training, working with and supervising crews. Developing skills in effectively delegating responsibilities to make your crew as efficient as possible is a major key to successful leadership in our programs.
• CLs serve as the principal liaison with project partners and members of the local community. In the field, they will provide direction to their crew with specific attention to safe work practices, proper tool use, work quality, and productivity.
• CLs are mentors and role models and set the pace and tone of the project site. This position can be physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding.
• CLs will lift heavy loads, walk long distances, and should expect to find each project physically challenging.

• CLs implement daily lessons based on Northwest Youth Corps educational curriculum (SEED), which incorporates environmental education, life skills development, nutrition and health, and job readiness credentials.
• CLs track participant's progress throughout the program.
• CLs are encouraged to bring their own positive skills and experiences to the education curriculum and use natural surroundings for teachable moments.

• At least 21 years old.
• Pass a criminal history background check.
• Be able to arrive on time to the pre-designated meeting point during all training and service
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Positive mental attitude, flexibility, and commitment to success.
• Excellent judgment.
• Ability to listen, give and take feedback.
• Desire to go the extra mile to make a positive impact on oneself, others and the environment.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain certification before their participation. Reimbursement (up to $40) of this certification is possible upon completion of the session.

• Education in a related field and/or experience in outdoor recreation, environmental education, youth development or educational fields preferred.
• Experience in conservation work and/or youth programming will be considered in place of education.

• Recreational/professional outdoor experience.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and promote teamwork.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the environment.
• Experience/desire in working with diverse populations.

• Current Driver's License and acceptable driving record for the past three years (Driver's License Background Check required).
• Current First Aid/CPR certification required before session start date or ability to obtain prior to employment.

• Applicants must be in good physical condition; capable of working on strenuous, labor-intensive projects as training and work projects often require heavy lifting, constant bending, digging, and long hikes to and from the worksite, be on foot for 8-10 hours per day. The applicant must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• The noise level in the environment ranges from quiet to loud. PPE is provided and use is required.
• Applicants must be comfortable working in austere outdoor environments which include but are not limited to working year-round in weather conditions that include rain, wind, snow, wet, cold, dry, and hot conditions in temperatures that range from as low as 15F to over 100F.
• Applicants must be able and willing to frequently drive a Northwest Youth Corps vehicle to certain work locations that can be remote and may not have access to the internet, phone, or immediate emergency services.
• While performing the duties of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, the applicant is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or vehicle; reach with hands and arms; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, and smell repeatedly.

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