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CorpsTHAT is running our young adult conservation corps crew and partnering with Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps for our fourth season. We are looking to hire Deaf and Hard of Hearing crew leaders to work together as a team to lead, guide and work with a crew of Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school youth and young adults completing conservation projects along the east coast. Program will start and end in Baltimore, MD and during the program transportation, housing and meals will be provided.
Crew leaders are responsible for safely completing conservation and maintenance projects to high standards by training, working with, and supervising crews of four to six Deaf and Hard of Hearing young adults. Crew leaders provide direction and guidance for crew members with specific attention to safe work practice, work quality, and production efficiency. Projects may be located in urban areas or remote settings with little contact with civilization. Crew leaders are expected to problem solve and motivate their crew to complete very physically demanding projects. Crew leaders are expected to set the pace and tone and are the hardest workers on the project site. This position is very physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. Crew leaders will lift heavy loads, hike long miles, and work long hours (both on and off the project site).
Requirements:
Organize work projects for the crew in conjunction with the site supervisor
Create a crew cohesiveness and a positive crew culture.
Maintain tool and material inventory.
Operate, clean, and maintain equipment and report any damaged equipment to the site supervisor.
Accomplish work goals to the satisfaction of the sponsors and project proposals.
Remain drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while with your crew.
Responsible for the physical and emotional safety of program participants at all times.
Be of 21 years of age or older.
American Sign Language fluency is required.
Good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
Ready to undergo a criminal background check.
Qualifications:
Outdoor leadership experience with youth or young adults.
Experience and knowledge in Leave No Trace principles.
Positive mental attitude: able to work long hours in often adverse and extremely challenging conditions.
Experience leading and coordinating groups of youth or young adults.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
Current WFA or WFR Certification (or willingness to take WFA training before starting work).