ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS
Fall Crew Supervisor
Middle Rio Grande Region
(Part-time, Full-time, and Camping positions available)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY:
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC), with offices in Taos and Albuquerque, is a nonprofit work, service and training organization
serving communities throughout New Mexico. Crew Supervisors manage a diverse crew of young adults aged 16 to 25 in the safe
and efficient completion of conservation projects in the outdoors, while also providing structured opportunities for personal and
professional development both on and off the work site. RMYC's Albuquerque office is hiring for three separate position types. We
are looking for Supervisors for our part-time After School Program, our Day Program, and our Camping/Spike Program.
POSITION TYPE:
Crew Type
Dates
Schedule
Salary
After School Crew: Part-time
Crew focused on community engagement and
environmental education. Crew will develop
outreach and education material, coordinate
programs with schools and community groups,
deliver curriculum, and engage community
members in service events on public lands.
Sept-May
$12.00-$13.00 /
hour, DOE
Day: Full-time, salaried-exempt
Crew will work on trail construction/maintenance,
wildlife management, community outreach,
environmental education, and other projects to
improve public lands. This is a career development
programming, hoping to connect members to
careers in conservation.
Camping: Full-time, salaried-exempt
Crew will work on trail construction and
maintenance projects to improve public lands
across New Mexico. Project work takes place on an
8-day on, 6-day off "spike" schedule, in remote
locations around the state.
Sept-March
Crew Schedule:
Monday-Thursday
3:30-6:30; 2 Saturdays
per month (32 hours /
biweekly);
Supervisor schedule:
additional 10 hours per
week for planning
Monday-Thursday
7:30-5:30, with
additional evening and
weekend hours
possible.
Spike Schedule: 8 days
on, 6 days off:
Tuesday-Tuesday, with
additional hours or
modified schedule
possible. Available for
30-day disaster
deployment.
$960-$1040 /
biweekly DOE, plus
$40/night
compensation for
overnight stays in
field while
supervising crew
Benefits:
Location:
Sept-Dec
$960-$1040 /
biweekly, DOE
Uniform issue. Additional benefits as provided for in staff manual (health/dental insurance, paid time off,
retirement plan), after 60-day probationary period.
Albuquerque, NM
Major Responsibilities:
Project Management
 Directly supervise a crew of 7 to 9 members in the completion of projects such as trail construction/maintenance,
habitat/wetland restoration, erosion control, invasive species removal, restoration/repair of historic structures, 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.
Risk Management
 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 decisive action, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
Work Safe; Take Pride; Make a Difference!
www.youthcorps.org
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For Camping Crew Supervisor, manage crew safety in a remote wilderness setting, including: managing environmental hazards,
hiking with gear and tools up to 7 miles, managing a backcountry camp, and other hazards associated with backcountry work.
Crew Management/Corpsmember Development
 Maintain a healthy group dynamic by promoting inclusivity, communication, and conflict resolution.
 Facilitate both formal and informal job, college readiness, and life skills trainings on an ongoing basis.
 Serve as professional role model, upholding RMYC policies and holding members accountable for actions.
 For Camping Crew Supervisor: Oversee a highly structured, participatory camp environment during spike projects
Administrative
 Submit timely, quality reporting (time sheets, project data, training log, incident reports, job hazard analysis, etc.).
 Communicate effectively during formal and informal meetings/debriefs with RMYC staff and agency partners.
 Manage a credit card for crew-related expenses such as gas and properly document receipts/mileage.
Minimum Qualifications:
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21 years of age; valid, insurable driver’s license (without major citations).
Experience working with youth ages 16 - 25, preferably in a leadership, mentoring or instructional capacity.
Proficiency with trail construction/maintenance, community development, environmental education or other conservation
projects.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or higher medical certification for Part-Time and Day Crew Supervisor
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or higher medical certification for Camping Crew Supervisor
Two or more seasons of experience with outdoor conservation projects.
Two or four-year degree in natural resources, outdoor education, teaching, or related field.
Experience with applying Leave No Trace principles.
Proficient driving 12-passenger vehicles, 4WD conditions, and maneuvering with trailers.
Essential Functions:
 Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
 Regularly hike on uneven terrain while carrying tools, gear, or other equipment.
 Frequently required to walk, sit, talk or listen.
 Reach with hands and arms and lift or move up to 60 pounds, and perform twisting and swinging motions.
 Drive an RMYC vehicle; use hands to operate tools, equipment, and controls.
 Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
 The employee must be able to understand, speak, read and write English.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to:
Jory Hanselman
Program Manager
Middle Rio Grande Region
[email protected]
E-mail subject line should read “Fall 2016 Crew Supervisor”
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any
individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual preference or disability.
RMYC is a drug free workplace. All RMYC positions dependent upon funding availability.
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
Work Safe; Take Pride; Make a Difference!
www.youthcorps.org