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Leadership Development Program Member (Lake Wenatchee, WA)

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Idaho Conservation Corps

Address:
5657 Warm Springs Ave
Boise, Idaho
83716

Leadership Development Program Member (Lake Wenatchee, WA)

JOB DETAILS

Actively Recruiting: Yes
Position title: Leadership Development Program Member (Lake Wenatchee, WA)
Type of Position: Other
Town, City, Park, etc: Lake Wenatchee
State / Territory: Washington
Benefits: Education Award, Student Loan Forbearance
Project/Program Focus: Habitat Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Trails

POSITION DESCRIPTION

During the first five-to-seven weeks of the Leadership Development Program, members will work as a crew with other emerging leaders in conservation. Guided by an experienced crew leader, they will complete project work while developing both their technical and their leadership skills. Provided Leadership Development Program members demonstrate sufficient skills, they will spend the second five weeks of their program completing a leadership practicum.

NYC/ICC’s Leadership Development Programs are innovative AmeriCorps service programs designed to provide hands-on training and experience to those interested in pursuing employment with conservation corps, land and water resource management agencies, and other outdoor careers. Our program integrates team-based work projects, education, and on-site vocational training into an experience that prioritizes personal development, conservation work skills, and leadership.

LDP members who transition to their leadership practicum lead, manage, and supervise crews of youth ages 16-18 over one 5-week session. LDP Members will be responsible for completing a variety of hands-on, conservation-oriented projects on public and private lands alongside their crew and project partners.

LDP Members are well-balanced individuals who work hard and embody compassion, patience, and an inspirational attitude. LDP Members should expect organizational support during their endeavors that may include weekly check-ins by field supervisors. This seasonal position allows LDP Members to deliver an impactful educational experience to youth just entering the field and provides an entry-point within the fields of natural resource management, conservation, and outdoor education.

JOB DUTIES

Duties and Responsibilities during the first five-to-seven weeks of the program:

Work Project Participation – Crew Members will be part of an eight- or nine-person crew led by one Crew Leader. Crew Members are responsible for the safe completion of assigned projects promptly to predetermined specifications under the direction of their Crew Leader. They work closely with program staff and other participants, paying specific attention to safe workplace practices, proper tool use, work quality, and efficiency. Participants will work on high priority conservation projects for land management partners like the Forest Service, BLM, and Bureau of Reclamation.

Development & Education: – Crew Members participate in informal and formal educational discussions. A Participant Success Plan will be created by each member to foster self-improvement and reflection throughout the program. Participants may have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials.

After stepping into the Leadership Practicum for the second half of their session, Leadership Development Program Members will have increased duties and responsibilities.

Leadership and Mentorship – LDP Members help supervise all aspects of the crew and the work project. They delegate responsibilities to crew members, maintain crew discipline, resolve conflicts, and establish/maintain crew morale. LDP Members provide formal and informal feedback to corps members with specific attention to work productivity and quality, teamwork, and leadership. LDP Members receive feedback on their performance from NYC/ICC staff and are challenged to develop their own leadership skills within this program.

Safety and Risk Management – LDP Members are responsible for assisting with the physical and emotional safety of program participants at all times. 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. LDP Members will be responsible for transporting the crew and equipment to and from the worksite and frequently drive long distances in NYC/ICC fleet vehicles.

Project Management & Implementation - LDP Members are responsible for completing conservation projects to high standards by training, working with, and assisting with supervision of crews of youth or young adult participants, working roughly 38 hours/week. In the field, LDP Members will provide direction to their crew with specific attention to safe work practices, proper tool use, work quality, and productivity. LDP Members are mentors and role models and set the pace and tone of the project site. This position is physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. LDP Members will lift heavy loads, walk long distances, and should expect to find each project physically challenging.

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