The Western Colorado Conservation Corps offers opportunities for young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout Western Colorado. Projects may include a variety of trail construction/maintenance, fence construction/removal, invasive species removal, fire fuels reduction, habitat restoration and/or historic preservation. AmeriCorps members have the opportunity to earn up to $3,447.50 in addition to a bi-weekly stipend, from an AmeriCorps Education Award (restrictions apply). Members must not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the AmeriCorps Member Service Agreement.

The position also requires preparation time and post-session clean up.  

Essential Position Functions:

Act as an assistant to the Crew Leader in:

• Mentoring and leading a crew of 8-12 individuals, 17-28 years old, in day-to-day service activities on the project site and at camp
• Giving guidance and responsibilities to Crew Members to facilitate their personal growth and development
• Overseeing camp operations including camp set-up, camp hygiene, Leave No Trace principles, and all other camp elements involved with safety and risk management
• Complete 9 hours of service a day for 5 - 8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, for the duration of the term (No prior experience required)
• Submitting written and digital reports on projects, and expenses on a weekly basis to field staff
• Overseeing food budget, meal planning, and shopping list for group food
• Coordinating projects and logistics on the ground with WCCC Staff and project partners
• Transport crew safely in WCCC’s vans or other vehicles while towing a trailer
• Perform duties expected of any corps member including service project completion, meal preparation, cleanup/setup, and other day-to-day duties
• Lead service projects such as trail building and maintenance, wildlife habitat restoration, fence building and maintenance, and invasive species removal
• Plan recreational and educational activities, food and equipment preparation and maintenance, and program evaluation
• Live, work, and serve closely with a diverse group of people
• Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of WCCC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco as well as other rules, regulations, and risk management protocol

Service Environment:

This position requires arduous physical activity in adverse weather conditions. Assistant Crew Leaders must be physically fit and able to lift, bend, carry, push and other heavy physical labor.