Rocky Mountiain Youth Corps: Conservation Corps Crew Leader

Overview

In RMYC’s Conservation Corps program, young adults spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects that improve public lands and benefit local communities. Projects may include trail construction and maintenance, fence installation or removal, invasive species management, fuels reduction, campground improvements, habitat restoration, historic preservation, and other recreation or land stewardship efforts.

Corps leaders collaborate with RMYC staff, fellow Ameri Corps members, and public land partners throughout the season. All corps leaders will participate in service projects, daily camp chores, educational activities, and weekend recreation (weekends are summer only).

Summer Season:
Crews will remain together 24/7 in the field with the use of an RMYC vehicle on projects and weekend recreational travel and activities. You are considered ‘ON’ RMYC time the entire summer (11 weeks). During the season: food, travel expenses, laundry, and showers will be paid for by RMYC.

Fall Season:
Crews will travel to projects, serve, and camp together 5-9 days at a time and then will return to the office and be ‘OFF’ for 2-5 days at a time. Some projects/logistics may require crews to operate in a 24/7 setting ‘summer model’ for a portion of the Fall. During your ‘OFF’ time, participants are responsible for their own food, transportation, and lodging.

Optional Disaster Relief Assignments: RMYC partners with the Ameri Corps Disaster Response Team to respond to natural disasters. These are often month-long assignments anywhere across the country or territories. Duties are dependent on the type of disaster.

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Report to a Conservation Corps Field Coordinator and co-lead a crew of 6–9 members with an Assistant Crew Leader. Participate in 4 weeks of pre-season training. Mentor and lead crew members (ages 18–25+) in daily project work, camp life, and weekend travel/recreation, supporting physical and emotional well-being. Provide feedback, conduct weekly check-ins, and assist with evaluations. Complete up to 10 hours/day of conservation service projects for 4–8 days while camping in varied weather.

Coordinate logistics with staff and partners; manage food budgets, meal planning, and shopping. Transport crew safely in RMYC vehicles while towing trailers. Plan weekend recreation and travel with approval. Conduct safety checks and enforce RMYC and Ameri Corps rules. Complete paperwork, timesheets, and weekly reports. Respond to incidents, address personnel issues, and ensure efficient, cohesive crew operations.

• Training
• Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service

• Uniforms provided and required
• Car recommended

• Environment

• Conflict Resolution
• Team Work
• Leadership
• Environment
• General Skills

Ameri Corps State / National

Rocky Mountiain Youth Corps:
Conservation Corps Crew Leader

05/04/2026 - 10/16/2026

Part Time

High school diploma/GED

Minimum: 18 Maximum:
None

COLORADO

English

From 02/02/2026 To 05/04/2026

Phone:
Email: arosco
Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Ashley Roscoe
991 Captain Jack Dr
Steamboat Springs CO 80487

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