Crew Supervisor I

Los Angeles Conservation Corps•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Crew Supervisor I implements the mission of the LA Conservation Corps by using leadership, supervisory, and technical skills to develop the educational and work skills of young people. Reporting to the Program Coordinator [Manager or Director], the supervisor oversees a team of 3–14 program participants aged 18–26, providing supervision, work-project coordination, recruitment, education support, and other leadership. The role involves close personal contact with Corpsmembers and creating a respectful, supportive environment that encourages community involvement, personal growth, and leadership development. Crew Supervisors lead and participate in conservation-based work projects, train and motivate their crews, and ensure that projects are completed safely and to high standards. Projects may include maintenance, community beautification, food rescue, composting, graffiti removal, trail and facility construction or maintenance, habitat restoration, park and campground upkeep, planting and revegetation, invasive-species removal, ecological monitoring, GPS mapping, wildfire restoration, and forest-health work using powered equipment. Supervisors also support environmental education and serve as the principal liaison with project sponsors and the local community. The position includes transporting crews and equipment in Corps fleet vehicles, overseeing participants’ physical and emotional safety, leading field trainings, and providing ongoing support and feedback. Supervisors are expected to complete at least 10 hours of professional development training each year and may be assigned other duties. The job is physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding, and may include overnight work projects (spikes).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution.
At least six months to one year of supervisory experience that included working with and/or training young people from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
An equivalent combination of education, knowledge, and work experience may meet the described duties and responsibilities.
California Class C Driver’s License.
Driving record must meet California commercial-policy insurability requirements.
Computer literacy and proficiency in data management.
Ability to adjust work schedule to earlier or later hours and/or weekends to accommodate project needs.
Ability to perform physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding work, including lifting heavy loads and walking long distances.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Proficiency in using tools appropriate for conservation-based work projects.
Experience with conservation-based techniques.
Knowledge of a variety of environmental and conservation measures.

Responsibilities

Manage, supervise, and participate in all aspects of crew work; delegate responsibilities, maintain discipline and morale, and resolve conflicts.
Provide formal and informal feedback to Corpsmembers about productivity, work quality, teamwork, and leadership, and receive feedback on their own performance.
Learn and apply environmental conservation skills and lead, train, and supervise crews on conservation-based projects.
Support environmental education activities and help develop future conservation and public-lands stewards.
Oversee Corpsmembers’ physical, mental, and emotional safety during work, education, and recreation.
Safely transport the crew and equipment to and from worksites in Corps fleet vehicles.
Complete conservation projects safely and to high standards while directing crews on safe work practices, tool use, work quality, and productivity.
Serve as the principal liaison with project sponsors and members of the local community.
Lead field trainings, including training on tools, conservation techniques, and environmental project topics.
Provide ongoing support and feedback to program participants.
Complete at least 10 hours of professional development training annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.