Barrington Greenway Initiative Conservation Corps Assistant Crew Manager

Friends of the Forest Preserves•North Barrington, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Friends of the Forest Preserves (FOTFP) seeks an Assistant Crew Manager who will help lead our BGI Conservation Corps Crew, based out of Citizens for Conservation, 459 W State Rte 22, North Barrington, IL 60010. Conservation Corps members work year-round to remove invasive species and restore native habitats throughout the forest preserves in Cook County. Participants gain valuable skills and certifications that could lead to a long-term career in natural land management or other environmental jobs. We are seeking an Assistant Crew Manager to provide strong leadership in achieving the goals of the program.

Requirements

21 years or older with a clean driving record
Experience working with field crews
Current Illinois Herbicide Applicator license or ability to secure one within 45 days of hire (training provided)
Current Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certifications (training provided)
Strong commitment to creating a culture of safety, teamwork, and learning
Knowledge of native and invasive plant species in the Chicago Region
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to lift and move heavy objects (50 lbs.) and work outside in inclement weather and extreme temperatures
Comfortable driving a heavy-duty pickup truck (training provided)
Flexibility for schedule changes due to trainings, burn season, and weather

Nice To Haves

Minimum 150 hours of recorded chainsaw operation
Minimum 570 hours of recorded herbicide application
Experience teaching in a classroom and/or field setting
Experience using Google Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
Great problem solving/troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

Assist with the management and supervision of a 5-person crew to work on outdoor conservation projects in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Assist with the development and training of crew members in ecological restoration and local ecology concepts.
Lead project work when the crew manager is unavailable. This may include leading multiple Conservation Corps crews.
Perform independent field work in the forest preserves including scouting project sites, checking on previously completed projects, performing equipment maintenance, and other tasks as assigned.
Document crew member work activities and performance through compiling weekly work log data, timesheets, taking and uploading photos and instagram posts, and assisting with writing bi-monthly work progress reports.
Any other assistance the crew manager assigns.