Woods Boss

Northwest Youth Corps • Eugene, OR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Woods Boss will spend the duration of their time with NYC travelling to crews throughout the Pacific Northwest providing both personal and technical support. This includes but is not limited to ensuring projects are up to our partner and NYC specifications and NYC standards, camps are to NYC standards; that they are clean, safe, and follow organizational protocol; and that seasonal staff presents a rich educational program. This position will also include giving project specific technical support to crews which may include, trail maintenance and construction, fence maintenance and construction, invasive species removal, and fuels reduction. A Woods Boss will manage weekends, recreational trips, and be responsible for resupplying some crew food, tools and equipment. Someone in this position should enjoy using the outdoors as a platform for personal growth and professional skills development. A Woods boss should remain flexible with work assignments, but unwavering in their dedication to building safe and productive crews. Strong technical and outdoor skills are desired, however a Wood boss truly requires strong ethics and communication skills, a willingness to face challenges as they arise, and a commitment to providing positive mentorship to leaders and participants.

Requirements

• Current wilderness first aid/CPR or higher certifications are required; or willing to obtain prior to start
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate an acceptable driving record during the last three years
• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background check
• Must be at least 20 at start of employment
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Applicants must be in good physical condition and capable of working long hours on strenuous, labor intensive projects
• Work projects often require heavy lifting, constant bending, digging, and long hikes to and from the worksite
• Applicants must be able to backpack 7 miles and lift up to 50 lbs (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Position will require working and camping outside in different locations for the course of the season and in all types of weather conditions and environments

Nice To Haves

• Preferred college education in outdoor recreation, forestry, environmental education, resource management or related field. (can be substituted with relevant experience)
• Experience leading or supervising a group or team in outdoor or conservation projects
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a leader in the outdoor field or conservation corps program
• We are seeking individuals with both technical skills to support crews on a variety of conservation projects and interpersonal skills to serve as a mentor to staff and participants

Responsibilities

• Ensuring projects are up to our partner and NYC specifications and NYC standards
• Ensuring camps are to NYC standards; that they are clean, safe, and follow organizational protocol
• Ensuring seasonal staff presents a rich educational program
• Giving project specific technical support to crews which may include, trail maintenance and construction, fence maintenance and construction, invasive species removal, and fuels reduction
• Manage weekends, recreational trips
• Responsible for resupplying some crew food, tools and equipment

Benefits

• transportation
• campsites
• meals provided

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed