Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

Current Job dates:

Currently recruiting for the season that runs from April 7th, 2025 to October 24th, 2025.

Conservation Corps
Conservation Corps Field Coordinator
$900.00 / week
Steamboat Springs
Compensation: Full-time exempt-seasonal
$900/Week ($1,000/Week for returning Field Coordinators)
Position Dates:
Short Term: April 7th- August 15th, 2025 (1 position available)
Long Term: April 7th - October 24th, 2025
Essential Job Function:
The employee in this position will provide leadership, supervision, and support for multiple (3-4) conservation and/or chainsaw crews of 8-12 adults (18-25+ years old) in a 24/7 crew setting during the summer and a non-24/7 hitch model during the fall. The position can be broken down into three main segments; pre-season, crew leader training, and the field season:
● Pre-season: This segment will encompass focused training on field coordinator-specific duties for the upcoming field season. This phase also involves equipping and organizing all necessary gear and field resources and assisting in the setup and execution of crew leader training.
● Crew Leader Training: You will be pivotal in imparting leadership and skill training to crew leaders and assistant crew leaders. Your role will involve extensive field time, serving as mentors for our leaders, and articulating our expectations for the field season. This training period closely mirrors key aspects of the field season, including hands-on project work and camping in a crew environment. Field coordinators are expected to be fully engaged throughout.
● Field Season: Your primary responsibilities during the field season will entail effective coordination between project partners, crews, and administrative staff. Field coordinators generally split time 20/80 between the office and the field and are expected to spend a minimum amount of time with each crew bi-weekly. They will engage in all aspects of the program when visiting a crew. This includes overnight camping, facilitating educational activities, and ensuring the successful completion of project site objectives. Alongside program operations, you will offer vital guidance, mentorship, and support for both the physical and emotional well-being of the crews and Crew Leaders. This will involve conducting weekly check-ins to address any challenges or needs, as well as seasonal evaluations to assess progress and provide constructive feedback.
Schedules: Workload changes greatly throughout the season and hours may vary dramatically depending on the needs of the crews and their locations. Schedules are flexible and require adaptability alongside self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
Physical Demands: Field Coordinators will be required to carry a backpack with personal and/or group essentials and hand tools/equipment for extended periods and/or long distances. The position requires extensive bending, lifting, pushing, stooping, carrying, and other heavy physical labor for extended periods.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Wilderness First Responder and Adult CPR certification current through the dates of employment
• Experience with chainsaw and crosscut operations
• Experience with project management and logistics
• Strong background in trail construction/maintenance techniques
• Experience leading trainings, maintaining positive work and crew culture
Required Qualifications:
• Previous Conservation Corps field leadership experience
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, self-motivated and confident
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate written and orally
• Appropriate risk management skills and sound decision-making capabilities
• Clean driving record (Driver’s License background check required)
• Pre-service background screening required including a FBI background check
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to meet physical and work environment demands of the position
• Minimum age 21 years old
Additional Perks: 
Health and dental Insurance -100% employer-paid (short-term position does not qualify for benefits). Paid sick time. Living accommodations available. Cell Phone reimbursement ($45/Month). Transportation (RMYC will provide the use of a work vehicle and cover all gasoline expenses during the season). Food stipend for overnight field visits. Potential Training Opportunities: Chainsaw and crosscut certification, Wilderness First Responder certification reimbursement.
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Conservation Corps
Conservation Corps Crew Leader
$800.00 / week
Steamboat Springs
Crews:
• Conservation Crew 
• Conservation/Disaster Relief Crew (Long Term availability preferred)
• Chainsaw Crew or Women’s Chainsaw Crew
Session Dates:
Summer Term : May 5th - August 9th, 2025 (Includes 4 week leadership training) 
Long Term*: May 5th - October 10th, 2025 (With 1 week off August 10th- August 17th, tentative end date- weather dependent)
*Season extension optional for disaster relief at the end of the Fall season
Stipend: $800/week (pre-tax, paid biweekly) plus $45/ month cell phone reimbursement
(Additional $375/week disaster deployment stipend while serving on an assignment)
AmeriCorps Award:
• Summer Term: 675 Hour Segal Education Award ($2,817.14)
• Long Term: 1200 Hour Segal Education Award ($5,176.50)
(Awarded upon successful completion of the season)
Overview:
In RMYC’s Conservation Corps program, young adults spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects. Projects may include a variety of trail construction/maintenance, fence installation/removal, invasive species management, fuels reduction, campground improvements, habitat restoration, historic preservation, and/or other recreation and public land projects. 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 (10 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 AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team to respond to natural disasters. These are often month-long assignments anywhere across the country or territories. Duties are dependent on disaster.
Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Past experience in environmental education, outdoor leadership or conservation and ability to facilitate lessons/group discussions is strongly preferred
• Capacity to serve on diverse teams or with a diverse range of people
• Appropriate risk management skills and sound decision-making capabilities
• Demonstrates effectively balancing independence/personal initiative with being a collaborative team member
• Possesses strong organizational skills, is self-motivated, confident, flexible, and open-minded
• Can meet the physical demands of fieldwork
• Clean driving record (Driver’s License background check required)
• Must pass National Service Criminal History Checks (NSOPW, State, and FBI)
• U.S. Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident status required
• High school diploma or equivalent required to use Education Award after term of service
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Conservation Corps
Conservation Corps Assistant Crew Leader
$675.00 / week
Steamboat Springs
Crews:
• Conservation Crew 
• Conservation/Disaster Relief Crew (Long Term availability preferred)
• Chainsaw Crew or Women’s Chainsaw Crew
Session Dates:
Summer Term : May 5th - August 9th, 2024 (Includes 4 week leadership training) 
Long Term*: May 5th - October 10th, 2024 (With 1 week off August 10th- August 17th, tentative end date, weather dependent)
*Season extension optional for disaster relief at the end of the Fall season
Stipend: $675.00 per week
Americorps Award:
• Summer Term: 675 Hour Segal Education Award ($2,817.14)
• Long Term: 1200 Hour Segal Education Award ($5,176.5)
(Awarded upon successful completion of the season)
Overview:
In RMYC’s Conservation Corps we offer positions to young adults to spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects throughout northwest Colorado. Projects may include a variety of trail construction/maintenance, fence construction/removal, invasive species removal, fire fuels reduction with chainsaws, habitat restoration and/or historic preservation work. During the Fall season, there is the potential for disaster relief work as well.
Assistant Crew Leadership positions work with crews to complete conservation projects throughout Northwest Colorado and Wyoming. These challenging and rewarding roles will receive 5 weeks of training including a Wilderness First Aid certification, and incredible experience in outdoor leadership. RMYC partners with federal and state land management agencies to give participants a diverse understanding of conservation work and a variety of hard and soft skills that will help them succeed in a conservation-based career. Leaders supervise a crew of 8-10 people in the field at worksites and at camp. Several styles of leadership positions are available and include specialized conservation corps crews. Previous outdoor leadership experience is preferred. 
Summer Season: Crews will remain together 24/7 in the field either on a project or doing weekend recreational travel and activities. You are considered ‘ON’ RMYC time the entire summer.
Fall Season: Crews will Travel to projects, work and camp together 5-8 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 in the Fall, you are responsible for your own food and lodging.
All corps members will participate in project work, daily camp chores, educational activities throughout the week, and weekend recreation (summer only). Spending a season with RMYC can be a life-changing and rewarding experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to service, diversity, self-development, and the team environment.
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Conservation Corps
Conservation Corps Crew Member
$500.00 / week
Steamboat Springs
Crews:
• Conservation Crew 
• Conservation/Disaster Relief Crew (Long Term availability preferred)
• Chainsaw Crew or Women’s Chainsaw Crew
Stipend: $500/ week (pre-tax, paid biweekly)
• Crew members willing to serve as drivers of the crew vehicle are eligible for an additional $50 on their weekly stipend. This additional responsibility is contingent upon RMYC program staff assignment
• Additional $375/week Disaster Deployment stipend available for Disaster Relief Crew during deployment dates.
Gear: $300 gear reimbursement, processed in full by the 2nd paycheck with submission of all receipts. Reimbursement is a one-time benefit and must be completed in a single submission. Members also have access to a loaner gear program, and exclusive pro deals to help acquire necessary gear.
Session Dates:                    
• Summer Crew Member: June 3rd- August 9th, 2025
• Long Term Crew Member: June 3rd- October 10th, 2025 (Tentative end date, weather/project dependent)*
• Fall Crew Member: August 19th- October 10th, 2025 (Tentative end, weather/project dependent)*
*Season extension optional for disaster relief at end of the Fall season
AmeriCorps Award:
• Summer Only: 450 Hour Segal Education Award ($1,956.35)
• Long Term (Summer and Fall): 900 Hour Segal Education Award ($3,697.50)
• Fall Season Only: 300 Hour Segal Education Award ($1,565.08)
Overview: In RMYC’s Conservation Corps program, young adults spend a season serving on meaningful conservation projects. Projects may include a variety of trail construction/maintenance, fence installation/removal, invasive species management, fuels reduction, campground improvements, habitat restoration, and/or historic preservation, and/or other recreation and public land projects. All corps members and 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 during weekend recreational travel and activities. You are considered ‘ON’ RMYC time the entire summer (10 weeks). During the season: food, travel expenses, laundry, and showers will be paid for by RMYC.
• Fall Season: Crews travel to projects, complete service projects, and camp together for 5-9 days at a time. They then return to the office and are ‘OFF’ for 2-5 days at a time. Some projects/logistics may require crews to operate in a 24/7 setting, a ‘summer model’ for a portion of the Fall. During their ‘OFF’ time, participants are responsible for their own food, transportation, and lodging.
• Optional Disaster Relief Assignments: RMYC partners with the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team to respond to natural disasters. These are often month-long assignments anywhere across the country or territories. Duties are dependent on disaster.
Essential Position Functions:
• Live, and serve closely with a diverse group of people for the complete duration of Americorps term/position (10 weeks for Crew Member, summer only, and or 19 weeks for Long Term Crew Member, summer and fall)
• Complete 10 hours of project tasks a day for 4-8 days while camping in a variety of outdoor conditions, including inclement weather, for the duration of the season. (No prior experience is required)
• Members are entitled to a ½ hour lunch break per day that is unpaid and does not count towards education hours.
• Participation in all RMYC service, education and group camping activities or duties:
  • Swinging tools, hiking, carrying heavy weights and other intense physical labor
  • Cleaning the crew van, group cooking, collecting and filtering water and other group chores
  • Debriefing service projects, risk management discussions, feedback sessions and educational activities.
  • Any other activities or duties deemed necessary by your Crew Leader or an RMYC staff member.
• Must adhere to and enforce the rules and regulations of RMYC and AmeriCorps, which includes abstaining from the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco while operating in a 24/7 setting (summer) or while on hitch (fall); as well as other rules, regulations and risk management protocols.
• May not participate in any AmeriCorps Prohibited Activities as outlined in the Member Service Agreement (MSA).
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