Volunteer Crew Lead; Seasonal

Position: Volunteer Crew Lead (Seasonal)
** ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*
* * Leads Bridge House Ready to Work crews and volunteers to complete field projects for approximately ten (10) OSMP work groups.
* Works closely with each work group Project Manager and builds relationships to assure project scope objectives are achieved, along with service-learning deliverables are met.
* Facilitates both online and in-person training and leadership development activities for contractors and volunteers while collaborating with approximately ten (10) different work groups
* Speaks publicly at One-Day Volunteer Projects, leads and creates environmental education hikes and training for contract crews and roving/impromptu environmental education for volunteers.
* Leads contract crews (vulnerable populations) and volunteer groups with onsite oversight to create a leadership based culture that encompasses city values (respect, innovation, collaboration, customer service, and integrity).
* Provides support, training, and field facilitation of Ready to Work Crews and volunteers. Openly shares successes and challenges to support team learning and individual growth. Coordinates equipment, materials, and PPE for project work.
* Maintains regular communication on status of projects with project managers and supervisors to manage project completion timelines.
* Operates a 4x4 truck safely on two track roads, and in urban areas. Will transport volunteers and contract crew members.
* Meets daily and weekly to plan with supervisor  on group volunteer projects and field operations for Bridge House Ready to Work Crews.
* Walks-through projects with staff specialists to learn objectives, safety and deliverables.
* Through training and experience becomes a site expert on equipment used by the VSL Team and will teach various safety trainings on power/hand tools/equipment.
* Keeps detailed metrics and communicates information about field operations, incident reports, and other administrative tasks.
* Prepare presentations for Ready to Work Crews, volunteers or for staff.
* Conducts daily project site meetings, upholds field safety standards, communicates project goals in-person meetings, phone calls, or Teams.
* Use volunteer management system database. Along with the Microsoft platform (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
* Assists with hiring of additional Volunteer Crew Lead.
* Trains a second Crew Lead in daily functions of the position and work collaboratively to sustain program capacity.
* Knows and complies with all city and department policies, including safety best practices.
* Reports and take personal responsibility for all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions.
* Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Use proper safety equipment. Reports accidents, damage of city property and injuries to their supervisor.
* Knows and complies with  city policy, including best safety practices and the VSL Teams Standing Operational Procedures.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others’ concerns and feelings, and to communicate this awareness empathetically to others.
* Ability to work weekends, and work in a collaborative manner to help execute volunteer services program objectives.
* Ability to demonstrate clear communication by sharing challenges and collaborative problem-solving to support team learning and individual growth.
* Knowledge and familiarity with project management variables including time, resources, requirements along with responding to unexpected or emergency events.
* Knowledge of field safety and work in an outdoor setting with uncontrolled variables.
* Skill and knowledge of volunteer databases platforms, Outlook 365, Microsoft platform (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) GIS Field Maps.
* Skill (people and technical) with leading volunteer groups or contract crews in a land management setting.
* Skill in communication is effective and clear with the VSL Team, public, and coworkers.
* Skill in training and teaching people of all ages.
* Skill with leading with emotional intelligence by motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
* Skill in written and oral communication with an ability todevelop and relay daily work plans to crews, supervisors, partners and volunteers to ensure that directions and expectations of quality are being met.
* Valid drivers' license and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
* Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
* Ability to demonstrate problem-solving and decision making by recognizing needs, assessing possible methods to meet needs, and act on solutions and use collaborative problem-solving. Ability to function effectively when directions or priorities change quickly.
* Ability to communicate bi-lingually in English and Spanish.
* Ability to hike, carry tools, operate brush saws, forestry chippers on uneven…