Senior Crewmember

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Seasonal Seattle, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

(JANUARY- DECEMBER )

Earth Corps (EC) is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that believes all people and nature can thrive together. Our aim is to create aglobal communityofenvironmental leaders through local, hands-on service to the land and community.

Putting our mission into action looks like an intensive year-long training program that unites young adults (ages 18-26ish) from across the United States and around the world to learn skills in leadership,environmental restoration, and culturally resonant community building.

Earth Corps is committed to work that closes persistent and pervasive gaps, expands access and opportunity and promotes values of fairness in outcomes, belonging and respect. We prioritize fair access to environmental benefits, community-centered environmental practices, and balancing environmental outcomes across under-included communities . Each year, we strive to build a cohort program reflective of many different perspectives and experiences. Through this lens, Earth Corps builds a network of leaders who have the skills to build a bright future, while restoring vital lands and waters and connecting people to nature.

This work is ongoing, and the organization is committed to being transparent with program participants about our work, as well as including their input to drive the direction of the organization towards a healthy, welcoming, and sustainable community for us all.

The Earth Corps program is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental restoration. Crews make a difference on the land through on-the-ground restoration projects throughout Western Washington. The program is an opportunity to directly improve the resiliency of our land by restoring habitat, improving water and air quality, reducing erosion, sequestering carbon and engaging the broader community to become stewards of our shared resource.

This position is supervised by the Earth Corps Program Operations M anager , managed by Earth Corps project managers,and isoffered through Ameri Corps. As such, all applicants must meet the requirements to become an Ameri Corps memberandabide by Ameri Corps policies.

Leadership & Delegation :
The Sr Crew Member role allows opportunity for members to bring their previous experience to set a clear example for other crew members on their team. They will have opportunity to strengthen skills in communication, delegation, team building and interpersonal support. Additional Sr Crew Member opportunities and tasks include:

• Coaches the crew to achieve quality results, monitors safety and efficiency of crew work.
• Encourages crew morale and supports teamwork amongst corps members.
• Practices problem solving and critical thinking in a field-based, team environment
• Leads by example while serving alongside corps members.

Project Implementation :
Through mentorship from Crew Supervisors and their work on projects, Sr Crew Members practice skills in project delegation, risk management, problem solving, and environmental restoration techniques.

• Serves as on-site project leader for Earth Corps , as assigned by a staff Crew Supervisor
• Supports Crew Supervisor in maintaining production, quality, and safety goals/standards for crew.
• Responsible for implementing environmental restoration projects throughout the Puget Sound region. These projects (with typical percentages per year) include but are not limited to:
• Vegetation control ( manual , / mechanical, chemical) 45%
• Stewardship/ Site maintenance 20%

• Leads by example
• Fosters and encourages high morale and respect amongst corps members.
• Shares expertise and supports other members in the field in areas such as: proper tool use, first aid, workplace safety, leadership skills, & service mindset.

• Demonstrates sensitivity to and awareness of cultural differences and their effect on crew and corps leadership.
• Models proactive communication with Crew Supervisor and other crew members.

• Experience in environmental restoration or a similar work environment
• Demonstrated high level of personal responsibility
• Capacity to delegate, multitask, stay…