Contact Name: Darius West
Company/Organization/Agency: Mile High Youth Corps
Address: 417 E. Vermijo Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 USA
Email Address: youthjobs@mhyc.net
Contact Phone: (303) 437-0926
Job Title: Summer of Service Crew Leader 2020 (Colorado Springs)
Job Description: Crew Leaders will facilitate Corpsmember development and education, provide mentorship of the Assistant Crew Lead (ACL), and ensure project implementation. This includes duties such as planning and facilitating crew meetings and team-building activities, providing daily support of the members of the crew including assigning, leading and instructing project tasks and training Corpsmembers in the development of technical and leadership skills, addressing and supporting the resolution of interpersonal challenges that may occur on the crew, and communicating effectively with project partners around project goals.
Program Timeline:
- This is a temporary position from May 4 – August 7, 2020
- Camping required from 4 to 9 days at a time throughout the season (select camping gear can be provided).
- 40-hour weeks Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. OR Wednesday through the following Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (depending on crew)
- Required to serve Friday, May 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. due to Memorial Day holiday observed on May 25
- Required to serve one Friday each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for in-house programming
Requirements
- Between the ages of 19-24
- Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National or Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Pre-service drug screen required and may be required during the term of service.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Proficiency in backpacking and backcountry camping required for camping crews.
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs., spend 8-10 hours a day in all weather conditions, hike 5 miles with a day-pack and operate hand and power tools.
- Must have the ability to complete tasks in a detailed and timely manner, work independently, keep accurate records, and provide feedback to Corpsmembers.
- Must have strong communication and conflict management skills: ability to motivate others, organize and mentor a crew of young adults on projects, communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, co-workers, and supervisors, and ensure safe work practices.
- Must complete CPR training prior to the start date. MHYC will cover $40 of the training cost.
- Must complete Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder training course prior to the start date. MHYC will cover $235 of the training cost.
Benefits
- Stipend: Earn a biweekly living stipend of $1,080. Meals during camping trips are provided.
- AmeriCorps Education Award: Earn an education award of $1,612.43 upon successful completion of a 450-hour term of service. This award can be used to pay tuition or pay back qualifying student loans. Individuals have 7 years to use the award.
- Student loan forbearance: Possible through the National Service Trust on qualifying federal government student loans.
- Health Insurance: May be eligible for health insurance the 1st of the month after serving at MHYC for sixty days. Member will have a monthly share of the health insurance premium.
- Trainings: First Aid & CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid provided.
Job Start Date: 5/4/2020
Application Deadline: 3/31/2020
Additional Information: To apply, please visit www.milehighyouthcorps.org/apply-now.
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