Must be between 19 - 24 years of age.

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TRC Crew Leads work with the City of Dubuque and Multicultural Family Center program managers and community partners to teach, mentor, and supervise a team of youths aged 14-18 around the topics of urban forestry, tree care and maintenance, nature-based climate solutions, community outreach, professional development, and more! They will help build an efficient team, complete projects, support youth stewardship, and develop job skills. This is a dynamic position that requires a lot of physical and emotional energy, but the rewards are incredible.

Crew Leads will be required to constantly perform manual labor in varying weather conditions; they will frequently walk over uneven terrain. They may be asked to carry up to 40 pounds alone or with a teammate up to 100 feet up to 2/3 or more of the time. Must have reliable transportation to/from work each day or communicate the need for assistance. It is expected that Crew Leads will bring their lunch to work each day, but assistance can be arranged.

Work Days

Crew leads work June 1 through August 7

Crew leads work 28 hours a week: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with occasional nights and weekends

Supervising & Project Management

• Leads the TRC team, completing projects such as tree care, maintenance, and other natural resource management projects.

• Responsible for the general management of the team, including safety (physical and mental/emotional), supervision, project management, and evaluation.

• Works cooperatively with other staff and project partners to carry out work plans. Organizes work within the group to maximize safety, project completion, team development, and individual contribution.

• Keeps accurate records on each TRC team member, which includes documentation of hours worked, incident reports, progress reports, and evaluations.

Training and Mentorship

• Supervises youth and develops a positive team environment.

• Integrates learning opportunities into projects to help youth members develop knowledge and stewardship awareness.

• Supports the growth and development of the TRC crew members.

• Plans and facilitates environmental education lessons and team-building activities, following the provided curriculum.

• Provides task instruction to youth members as needed.

Safety & Professionalism

• Knows and complies with all policies, including safety best practices.

• Participates in professional training and development, and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.

• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents and injuries. Ensures the use of proper safety equipment.

• Reports and takes personal responsibility for all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, and between 19-24 years of age

• Ability and desire to work with high schoolers (ages 14-18) and with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in a fair, supportive and cooperative manner

• Ability to pass a background check

• Commitment to safety – ability to perform risk and hazard analysis and implement proper safety controls; ability to judge weather conditions

• Ability to meet the physical demands of outdoor work

• Emotional intelligence – identifying the best people for the job and noticing, interpreting, anticipating others’ concerns and feelings, and communicating empathetically in response.

• Team player – has interest, skill, and success in getting groups to work together. Approaches interactions with curiosity and openness, willingness to share and receive information, and makes joint decisions where all voices are heard

• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions by recognizing needs, assessing possible methods to meet needs, and action on solutions.

• Positive attitude: you are flexible, curious, and hardworking. Responsive to feedback and able to function effectively when directions or priorities change quickly.

• Ability to write and speak effectively and courteously communicate ideas with youth, parents, and community members.

• Knowledge of and compliance with all policies, including safety best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two months of experience mentoring or supervising middle or high-school-aged youth. Demonstrates commitment to mentoring others, answering questions, and providing a safe space to learn.

• Experience in tree care, environmental education, or natural resource management.

• Skill in project management - familiar with coordinating events or projects that involve many variables, including time, people, resources, guidelines, and specifications, and responding to unexpected or additional elements. Attention to detail is crucial.

• Organized - ability to carefully plan activities, tasks, and projects; follow established procedures; and maintain accurate records.

• Skill in taking initiative - identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Completes work in a timely and consistent manner.

• Knowledge of positive youth development principles and leadership styles.

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