Albuquerque ASL Summer Crew Supervisor

ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS

2026 ASL Summer Crew Supervisor Position Description

Middle Rio Grande Office (Albuquerque)

Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) is a nonprofit youth development organization serving New Mexico. We inspire young adults to make a positive difference in themselves and their communities.

Through training and service, Corps members discover their potential for healthy, productive lives.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Crew Supervisors are RMYC field-based staff who manage the day-to-day operations of crews of youth and young adults, and are integral to the fulfillment of RMYC's mission. The Crew Supervisor will manage a diverse crew of participants between the ages of 16 to 30 in the safe and efficient completion of conservation projects outdoors, while providing structured opportunities for personal, fluency or demonstrated interest in American Sign Language and Deaf culture, and professional development throughout this season.

Often working under minimal supervision, Crew Supervisors exercise discretion and independent judgment on matters relating to the safety, well-being, and performance of crew members in the field. Crew supervisors are trained, empowered, and expected to enforce RMYC and Ameri Corps policies and expected behavior of Corps members in office and the field.

POSITION TYPE:
Seasonal, non-exempt

SCHEDULE:

Spike schedule is Tuesday-Tuesday, 7:00am-5:30pm, camping at the project site. Spike is 8 days on shift followed by 6 days off.

HOURLY WAGE: $18.00 per hour before taxes, paid every two weeks. Overtime eligible.

REPORTS TO:

Middle Rio Grande ASL Conservation Program Coordinator

DATES:
May 18th, 2026-July 31, 2026. 4 weeks of orientation training followed by project work

LOCATION:

2921 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107 with project locations throughout the state.

Participants must have reliable transportation to and from this location, according to their work

schedule for the duration of the season.

BENEFITS: 4 hours of paid time off per pay period, partial cell phone reimbursement, Eligible for Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority status, and Pro-Deals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Function:
Crew Operations

• Directly supervise a crew of Ameri Corps members in the completion of projects such as trail construction/maintenance, fencing, invasive species removal, and additional projects as assigned, meeting high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to members to develop necessary project-related skills.
• Manage personnel matters with a level of autonomy from staff while in remote areas with limited communication and support channels.
• Hold crew accountable to RMYC policy and code of conduct and utilize the discipline spectrum, as needed, with staff support.
• Inform RMYC staff and agency partners of important crew developments during formal and informal meetings/debriefs.
• Plan for and purchase crew-related food and supplies as needed, with a set budget, and properly document receipts.

Essential Function:
Risk Management

• Manage crew's physical/emotional well-being and promote a culture of safety in all aspects of crew life.
• Safely transport crew to/from project sites in an RMYC vehicle.
• Respond to safety concerns with appropriate and timely decisions and action, keeping RMYC staff informed.
• Be the primary point of contact in critical situations such as wildfires, medical emergencies, and other unanticipated crises.

Essential Function:
Corps member Development

• Maintain a healthy group dynamic by promoting inclusivity, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate both formal and informal job, college readiness, and life skills training on an ongoing basis.
• Serve as a professional role model, upholding RMYC policies and holding members accountable for actions.
• Oversee a highly structured, participatory camp environment during spike projects

Essential Function:
Corps member Management

• Review and approve member time cards, directing members on appropriate coding and ultimately approving all member time.
• Prepare mid-season and end-of-season member evaluations with the support of RMYC Training Staff.
• Enforce RMYC and Ameri Corps policies, prepare corrective action as needed for policy violations up to and including the exit of a corps member if needed
• Assist in the processing of corps member onboarding and exiting paperwork

Essential Function:
Independent Leadership and Critical Thinking Skills.

• Be adaptable. The nature of spike work in remote areas presents unique challenges that aren't always anticipated, and which may require critical decisions to be made without immediate guidance and/or support from RMYC staff or agency partners.
• Make informed decisions in the field to accommodate for changing weather conditions, gear malfunctions, and other unanticipated events.
• Make informed safety and work decisions in remote areas with limited communication and support channels.
• Manage and coordinate emergency response in remote areas with limited communication and support channels, and where…