Volunteer Crew Lead

$23 - $33/Yr

City of Boulder (CO) - Boulder, CO

Full-time

Boulder, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The OSMP Volunteer Crew Lead role provides support and leadership to implement Volunteer Services goals in accordance with the City Charter for Open Space purposes and to implement the department's strategic plan. Volunteer Crew Leads are responsible for field and project management, skills development, training implementation, administrative duties, and logistical support of their contract crews as well as one-day volunteer projects (ODVP). The Volunteer Services Crew Lead is expected to lead, support, build relationships, and coordinate with twelve OSMP workgroups. Crew Leads are expected to learn and understand the roles and services each workgroup provides. Another key responsibility is sharing and teaching safety to contracted partnerships and volunteers under minimal supervision. This position works with the Volunteerism and Service-Learning Program Manager for Groups on OSMP project initiatives and performs other duties as required for the Volunteer, Service Learning, and Partnerships (VSLP) workgroup. This position requires the ability to work hiking on and off trail for up to 10 hours in the field per day, carrying a backpack and hand tools, as well as working outside in inclement weather and in mountainous terrain. This role oversees and supports contractors and volunteers who work to advance community connection, education and inclusion as part of city of Boulder and OSMP goals. Please note that this position is a temporary role with an employment period from February 2025 to October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of Contract Crews and Volunteer Groups
• Directs crews and volunteers to complete project management with over twelve different workgroups on managing invasive plants to building trail.
• Conducts daily project site meetings, upholds safety logs, communicates project goals and details to ensure safety and quality for managing contract crews and volunteer groups.
• Leads contract crews and volunteer groups with onsite oversight to create a culture that is respectful, professional, innovative, embraces safe work practices.
• Provides field support, training, and comprehensive performance evaluations to crew.
• Maintain regular communication on status of projects with project managers and supervisors.
• Meet weekly/biweekly to plan with Volunteer Services team on group projects and facilitate field operations.
• Walk-through projects with staff specialists to learn objectives and deliverables.
• Ordering meals for volunteer groups/staff, maintaining equipment, logistics, facilitating safety trainings to groups.
• Plans and presents safety briefing and trains resource management methodologies at projects.
• Ensures volunteers and contract work forces are trained in safe operation of tools and equipment to be used on the project.
• Keeps detailed records and communicates information about field operations, incident reports, group data management, safety logs, weekly reporting, administrative tasks.
• Help facilitate, organize, and refine staff training on volunteer groups.
• Assist with hiring of additional Volunteer Services Crew Lead.
• Knows and complies with all policies, including safety best practices.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work weekends.
• Ability to work effectively as a leader and member of formal and informal teams.
• Ability to take initiative: identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked.
• Ability to perform risk and hazard analysis and implement proper safety controls.
• Skills in project management: Familiar with coordinating events or projects that involve many variables.
• Skills in instructing or mentoring: Creates a safe working environment.
• Skills in leading others with emotional intelligence.
• Skills in written and oral communication: Develop and relay daily work plans to crews.
• Valid drivers' license and the ability to maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Have a maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to be flexibility and adaptable.
• Ability to recognize needs, assess possible methods to meet needs, and act on solutions.
• Skills in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
• Ability to hike, carry tools, operate brush saws, forestry chippers on uneven terrain.
• Experience with leading volunteer groups and contract crews.
• Wilderness First Responder or First Aid & CPR Certification.

Benefits

• Full Pay Range: 23.11 - 33.53
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Temporary Type 2 Benefit Eligibility Group