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Chattanooga 37406 , Tennessee. 37406
United States
Position Summary:
SECC Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders (ACL's) preform many roles and a key to member and program success. The position is multi-faceted and demanding, but with the opportunity for enormous rewards.
Successful candidates will demonstrate resourcefulness, effective communication skills, excellent judgement, maturity, initiative, professionalism, and the desire to devote themselves to a crew experience where the needs of others are places above oneself.
A leader position at SECC requires mentorship, self-reliance, critical thinking, problem solving, patience, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of comfort in the outdoors. Crew leaders are ultimately responsible for the success and shortcomings of the crew. Leaders for this crew MUST be fluent in ASL and have professional experience working with and leading Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth in outdoor programs such as summer camps, leadership development programs or at work sites.
Leaders will need to commit to the entire length of the program.
The program schedule includes:
One week of paid training.
Two consecutive three-week sessions.
One-week, unpaid break in between sessions.
Each three-week session is completely residential; the crew will work, travel, camp, eat and recreate together for the entire program.
A typical weekly schedule:
Monday – Friday:
Project work
Camp chores
Group lessons related to conservation, environmental education and other related topics
Weekends:
Camp relocation
Laundry
Grocery shopping
Scheduled recreational/educational activity within the region
While SECC works to provide consistency throughout the season schedules, times, and work locations are subject to change per project needs. Full position description can be found here: https://sccorps-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=ap…
Required Skills:
Leadership & Mentorship
Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work for Deaf and Hard of Hearing teens.
Implement skills training on work-site and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics.
Promote individual corps member development and a healthy community.
Work with ACL to delegate project responsibilities, oversee crew life, and ensure member development.
Must be willing to appropriately represent Southeast Conservation Corps, follow and enforce all policies, and maintain professional boundaries.
Must refrain from the use of tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs while involved in the program.
Project Management & Implementation
Delegate project work amongst crew, while training and motivating members to efficiently complete conservation projects on public lands.
Manage the on-the-ground quality and quantity of project work.
Think critically to resolve issues and solve problems.
Communicate effectively & coordinate logistics with project partners, assistant crew leader, & SECC staff.
Safety & Risk Management
Monitor, manage, and promote the crew’s physical and emotional safety on and off the work site.
Exhibit strong situational awareness & promote a culture of safety.
Transport crew and equipment safely in SECC’s vans or large vehicles with trailers.
Administration
Complete professional documentation of time sheets, daily and weekly reports, corps member and peer evaluations, disciplinary action forms, incident reports, etc.
Responsible for all project related outcomes and deliverables.
Manage food budget and credit card for purchases.
Manage implementation of weekend schedule including, but not limited to, crew laundry, grocery shopping, travel, camp set-up, recreation outings, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Willingness to commit fully to the program and its mission.
Leadership experience with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Youth or young adults.
Excellent organizational & communication skills.
Strong time-management skills and ability to show up on time …
Ability to work independently as well as with others
Flexibility, adaptability and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment
Willingness to learn and be a part of a dynamic community of peer leaders.
Physically fit and able to work long days in adverse conditions.
High School diploma or GED certificate.
Must be working towards, or hold current/relevant medical certification (WFA, WFR, with CPR/AED)
Must be able to drive SECC vehicle and insurable by program insurance policy (Have driver’s license for 3+ consecutive years and a clean driving record).
Must be comfortable with camping and working in the outdoors for the duration of the program in all elements of weather.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with experiential and/or environmental education.
Technical trail construction and maintenance experience.
Facilitation and team-building experience with diverse groups of people.
Desire to work on a variety of conservation-based projects.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Sense of humor, spirit of adventure, and desire to make a positive difference and promote leadership in others.