Baltimore Conservation Leadership Corps Crew Leader Position

Civic Works strengthens Baltimore’s communities through education, skills development, and community service and hosts Baltimore Conservation Leadership Corps (BCLC), a five-week summer program that provides Baltimore City high school students the opportunity to develop job skills, remain physically active, and learn more about the environment through a variety of conservation projects. BCLC members work throughout the city doing trail maintenance on hiking trails in city parks, turning vacant lots into green spaces, and learning about farming at Real Food Farm.

Position Summary:
Alongside the Civic Works’ Real Food Farm Education Coordinator, Crew Leaders will lead, educate, and inspire high school students enrolled in Baltimore Conservation Leadership Corps (BCLC). Crew leaders will lead a group of 6 students on projects that include trail maintenance, farming, or revitalizing vacant lots, while also helping foster job readiness skills. 
Position Dates: 
July 1st to August 9th 2019 (mandatory training: June 17th – June  28th 2019)

Responsibilities:

• Supervise crew members, facilitate worksite projects, and manage crew workers schedule
• Train and supervise crew members in the safe and proper use of tools
• Assist with tool and equipment logistics and maintenance
• Plan for and carry out daily site tasks for crew members and coordinate with other partners
• Manage administrative duties such time sheets, surveys, and  pre/post program paperwork
• Manage a budget and necessary purchasing for crew and projects
• Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment for crew
• Communicate with full time Civic Works field staff and AmeriCorps members as needed

Qualifications:

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age
• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required
• Familiarity with Baltimore City
• Must be and remain drug free throughout employment
• Experience working with, and among, diverse youth (ages 14-18)
• General knowledge, interest, and experience in environmental education, conservation, trail construction and maintenance, farming, carpentry, or related skills
• Ability to perform manual/physical labor for up to 6 hours per day while working outdoors, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
• Dependable, self-motivated, and organized

To Apply: 
Please send your cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Jackie
Goulet at rffeducation@civicworks.com with a subject heading of “BCLC Crew
Leader Application 2019.”
Civic Works is an equal opportunity employer; LGBT, women, and people of color are encouraged to apply. Civic Works also encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and national service alumni to apply for this position. Civic Works works to ensure that the commitment to advancing equity is reflected in our workplace practices, program design, and outcomes evaluation.