Community Wildfire Protection Crew Leader
Quick answer
Northwest Youth Corps is hiring a Community Wildfire Protection Crew Leader (AmeriCorps) in Eastern Oregon, paying a total living stipend of $10,720 and an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35.
- Role
- Community Wildfire Protection Crew Leader
- Organization
- Northwest Youth Corps
- Location
- Communities across Eastern Oregon, with a meetup point in Pendleton, OR
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Total living stipend of $10,720 and AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35
- Category
- Other
The role
The Community Wildfire Protection Crew Leader position involves managing and supervising crews, implementing safety protocols, and facilitating educational curriculum in Eastern Oregon.
What you'll do
- Manage, supervise, and participate in all aspects of crew work
- Maintain crew discipline, resolve conflicts, and establish/maintain crew morale
- Oversee the physical and emotional safety of crew members
- Implement daily lessons based on Northwest Youth Corps' education curriculum (SEED)
- Facilitate educational curriculum and use natural surroundings for teachable moments
What it takes
- At least 20 years old
- Current Driver's License and acceptable driving record for the past three years
- Current WFA/CPR certification required before session start date
- Desire to learn and grow, positive mental attitude, flexibility, 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
- Education in a related field and/or experience in outdoor recreation, environmental education, youth development or educational fields preferred
- Recreational/professional outdoor experience
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Meals, transportation, and camping accommodations will be provided during 10-day workweeks. A total living stipend of $10,720 (before taxes) prorated over a 14-week period, paid monthly. AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35 based on the successful completion of the service term.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
Communities across Eastern Oregon, with a meetup point in Pendleton, OR.
What is the compensation for this position?
Total living stipend of $10,720 and an AmeriCorps Education Award of $1,956.35.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
At least 20 years old, current Driver's License and acceptable driving record, current WFA/CPR certification, desire to learn and grow, positive mental attitude, flexibility, 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.
How do I apply for this position?
For questions, contact Araya Jensen, Program Manager, at [email protected]. To apply, visit https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/pages/opportunitiesbycategory/. Indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Is this position remote?
The position is not fully remote; it involves camping-based work in Eastern Oregon with a meetup point in Pendleton, OR.
How to apply
Apply directly on Northwest Youth Corps's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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