Management and Supervisory Duties

• Serve as the Program Manager for the Conservation Corps Crew department

• Oversee three Field Coordinators, one operations manager and up to seven crews, which includes being on call during non-work hours to respond to crew emergencies or incidents

• Perform regular site visits and evaluations of project sites, Field Coordinators, Crew Leaders, and Crew Member experience

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate current and future Conservation Corps Crew staff, including Field Coordinators and Operations Managers

• Work with the Marketing & Recruitment Department to develop recruitment plans, help to ensure a diverse pool of applicants, and oversee the hiring of field staff, crew members, and crew leaders o Promote an environment of collaboration, effective communication, timely feedback, and continual improvement within the program

• Facilitate regular Conservation Corps Crew Program meetings

• Ensure that policies and procedures are followed and address discipline issues when necessary o Facilitate any corrective action for Field Coordinators and keep appropriate records
   

Programmatic Duties

• Oversee the management and implementation of WisCorps conservation crews, community crews, & disaster response crews (Includes the oversight of a project itinerary, regular site visits and assisting with communication before, during, and after the project)

• Ensure that the Conservation Corps Crew Program provides both a positive experience for participants and high-quality work for project partners

• Actively observe, seek, and evaluate feedback from crew members, crew leaders, staff, and project partners and use gathered data to continually improve the program

• Represent WisCorps at conferences, community, and recruitment events

• Regularly visit crews and staff in the field to build rapport and get hands-on with the program on the ground – use firsthand knowledge to inform decision making
   

Training Duties

• Assist with the design and implementation of an engaging, inclusive, and effective training curriculum for the Conservation Corps Crew program, including equity, diversity, & inclusion, crew management, technical skills, and risk management

• Create and maintain written training resources, visuals, and standard training procedures

• Lead and support training committees for seasonal training, delegate training responsibilities, and ensure successful seasonal training for field staff, crew leaders, and crew members

• Be an active presence at field staff, crew leader, and crew member training and orientations

• Identify inefficiencies and challenges within the Conservation Corps Crew program and create trainings to address as needed

• Mentor Field Coordinators on creating an inclusive and functional crew community

• Be able to identify the different learning styles of individual field staff, crew leaders, and crew members and effectively adapt training as needed
   

Risk Management and Safety Duties

• Maintain a work environment that is both physically and emotionally safe

• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and all state and local worker protection laws o Create a culture where risk management practices are written, trained, followed, evaluated, and refined

• Maintain appropriate certifications for self and staff (e.g., pesticide applicator, chainsaw, First Aid/CPR)

• Manage the on-call system and support on-call staff as needed or during incidents

Projects and Logistics Duties

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of all Conservation Corps Crew fee-for-service projects

• Actively develop relationships with potential project sponsors, agency partners, and community organizations

• Develop and maintain relationships with federal, tribal, state, and local government agencies

• Work closely with department staff to oversee Conservation Corps Crew purchasing, fleet vehicles, trailers, tools, equipment, supplies, crew logistics, and facilities

Financial & Administrative Duties

• Implement tracking and reporting systems for program and project outcomes

• Collaborate with the Director of Conservation Corps Programs to develop and comply with annual budget targets

• Work with Director of Conservation Corps Programs to identify and secure new funding sources to support the department and to ensure grant compliance and timely reporting