Conservation Crew Field Technician; Taos

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Seasonal Clerical Taos, NM, US 1 Attachments

9 days ago Requisition

2027 Field Technician Individual Placement Position Description

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:

Field Technician Individual Placements play a pivotal support role in building successful crews and meaningful programming while serving as an opportunity to continue developing professional skills. This field-based position will directly support and work with RMYC’s Conservation Crews, providing support for the Crew Supervisor and RMYC staff while continuing to build and actualize their technical conservation skillset. As an Ameri Corps member, this individual will not serve in any supervising or staff roles.

As an Individual Placement and an indirect part of the leadership team, the Field Technician occupies a unique and demanding position that allows for further development of professional skills, conservation field skills, and the ability to teach those skills to Corps members. For the right individual, this position is a pathway towards further opportunities in conservation while working to support both crews and field staff.

POSITION TYPE:
Field Technician
- Ameri Corps member

SCHEDULE:
Hybrid schedule with both day work and spike schedules throughout the season. The Field Tech may be assigned to either day work or spike work based on project needs, sometimes with short notice.

Day Work:
Tuesday–Friday, 7:00am–5:30pm or Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

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

STIPEND: $820 (before taxes) per week ($20.50/hr equivalent)

EDUCATION AWARD: $7,395.00 upon completion of 1700-hour Ameri Corps Service Term

DATES :
January 25th
- December 17th, 2027

LOCATION :
Taos, New Mexico with project locations throughout the state.

Participants must have reliable transportation to and from the RMYC office, according to their work

schedule for the duration of the season.

Other Support:
Full time, 1700 hour term applicants are eligible to receive childcare benefits through the Ameri Corps Childcare

Program. More information is available by request or through the Ameri Corps Childcare Program website.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Crew Support

In coordination with RMYC year-round staff and Crew Supervisors, assist in the successful implementation of conservation projects while taking advantage of opportunities to teach technical skills to Corps members. Projects can include, but are not limited to, trail work, crosscut, chainsaw work, habitat restoration, fencing, and more.

Assist in the planning of field training throughout the season, while also assisting in impromptu "teachable moments" in the field.

Model appropriate professional behavior, environmental stewardship, and work ethic for Corps members; be an example that inspires others.

Maintain a strong commitment to creating a culture of safety and risk management within the crew.

Provide in-field support to Crew Supervisors upon request and/or provide crew support if a Crew Supervisor is unavailable.

Project Support

Serve with Crew Supervisor, Assistant Crew Leader, Program Coordinator, project sponsors, and organizational partners to accomplish projects in an efficient and timely manner.

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