Dates: May 25, 2026 – August 8, 2026

Who We’re Looking For 

A successful Conservation Crew Leader is someone who strives to support their crew, faces challenges with a positive attitude, and works toward personal and professional growth. We look for hard-working individuals who will demonstrate their passion for environmental stewardship and public service through a commitment to VYCC’s mission. They will bring experience or interest in developing skills in teaching, mentoring, or group facilitation.

Crew Leaders work with their crews to complete trail, water quality, carpentry, and forest health projects.

What We’ll Expect from You

Supervision, Culture, Leadership

• Follow and uphold VYCC Principles, Practices, and Policies

• Create an inclusive crew culture that prioritizes physical and emotional safety

• Supervise Crew Members: conduct check-ins and feedback meetings that help Crew Members set goals, assess growth, and celebrate progress

• Instruct and support Crew Members on topics including proper tool use and care, and personal care while in the field

• Engage with VYCC staff on setting personal goals and charting personal and professional progress, demonstrate a growth mindset

• Effectively work with your co-leader to balance tasks and responsibilities

Risk Assessment and Safety Management, Logistics, Administrative

• Play a lead role in risk assessment and safety management in the field

• Help provide emergency response and communication during emergencies

• Complete administrative and reporting tasks

• Manage field logistics (vehicle maintenance checks, tool maintenance, and more)

Project Management

• Facilitate daily framing and debrief sessions with your crew

• Uphold a high standard of quality and efficiency on the project site while also prioritizing safety and learning

• Effectively communicate with VYCC staff and project partner to ensure completion of project goals

Required Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age

• Prior experience in project areas, outdoor experience, and/or leadership

• Ability to perform strenuous physical work safely in all weather conditions and motivate others to do the same

• Ability to hike in steep or uneven terrain, lift and carry heavy tools, gear or materials

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record for at least 3 years

• Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience in risk assessment and being responsible for the health and safety of others  

• Experience in providing and receiving feedback, and creating a culture of learning and growth

• Wilderness First Aid and CPR Certification (VYCC provides a WFA course preseason)  

• Willingness to undergo a criminal background check