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Senior Youth Crew Leader

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Senior Youth Crew Leader

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    Location: Kalispell, MT
    Ages: 21-35
    Program Dates: 02/24/2025 - 08/22/2025
    Living Allowance: $1,440 biweekly before taxes are taken out
    AmeriCorps Education Award: $3,697.50 upon completion of the program
    Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential behavioral health counseling, financial assistance, medical/legal advocacy, and more!
    Food Per Diem while on Projects
    Access to Pro Deals!
    Housing options may be available in specific regions; talk with a Program Manager to learn more!!

Under the supervision of the Youth Program Manager, the Senior Youth Crew Leader works closely with the youth staff to deliver a high-quality experience for both leaders and youth participants. They assist this team by mentoring and supporting Expedition Leaders throughout their training and field season, ensuring the successful completion of MCC youth projects and programming, and the adherence of all MCC policies and procedures. While supporting crews in the field, this person will need to maintain strong working relationships with project partners, parents/guardians, and community organizations. If the need arises, the Senior Youth Crew Leader may be called upon to lead or join an existing crew for the duration of the hitch. This could be anywhere from one night to eleven days.

The Senior Youth Crew Leader will participate in the Adult Program Leadership Development Program (LDP), where they will have the opportunity to attend leadership workshops, technical training, and field skills development, as well as engage in early-season projects to further enhance their skill set. Additional Youth Program-specific training will be provided leading up to the start of the youth season. Through the Adult Program LDP, the Senior Youth Crew Leader will be eligible to earn Chainsaw and Crosscut certification, as well as Wilderness Advanced First Aid certification. 

In this role, the Senior Youth Crew Leader will apply their skills and knowledge to mentor Expedition Leaders and support the successful delivery of the Youth Program in collaboration with the Youth Program staff team, while providing on-the-ground field support to youth crews.


 

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