Job Title: Canyon Country Youth Corps Manager
Salary: $42,500 - $55,000, depending on experience
Benefits: Health insurance paid, retirement match, 5+ weeks paid leave
Manager: Field Director and Field Manager
Classification: Exempt
Location: Monticello, Utah
About the Organization
Bears Ears Partnership (BEP) works to protect and build respect for the cultural and natural landscapes of the greater Bears Ears region. BEP has been an essential local voice for protecting the culturally rich, publicly managed lands of southeast Utah since 2010.
BEP accomplishes its mission through six primary focus areas:
- Indigenous Connections: Supporting Indigenous collaborative management through technical expertise, local knowledge, visitation to cultural sites, and advocacy
- Field Work: Carrying out tangible on-the-ground projects to protect resources and improve the visitor experience in a way that blends archaeology with cultural heritage
- Stewardship: Monitoring land uses and visitor impacts to identify and mitigate threats to cultural sites, wilderness values, and natural resources
- Education: Changing visitor behavior by inspiring appreciation and teaching “Visit with Respect” principles, both at the Bears Ears Education Center and out on the landscape
- Advocacy: Working collaboratively with partners to create robust protections and prevent damage through harmful policies
- Research: Enhancing knowledge of cultural and natural resources through documentation, partnerships, fiscal sponsorship, and volunteer support of research projects
Bears Ears Partnership is committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in all of our work. We strive to support Indigenous leadership in our work and achieve our mission through collaboration and partnerships.
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we encourage interested candidates who have a strong desire to apply for this position, even if a few of the qualifications or duties may be a challenge for the candidate. Our ideal candidate will be someone who is willing to expand their skills and to develop into an expert on Visit with Respect principles as we grow this program and our organization.
Canyon Country Youth Corps
Bears Ears Partnership is seeking a motivated professional to assist in field operations of our Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC). CCYC is a service program for youth and young adults, many of whom are local or Indigenous residents of the Colorado Plateau. CCYC teaches effective life skills, field techniques, tool use, resource management, backcountry living skills, habitat protection and healthy living. It also prepares participants for careers in natural resources and recreation management. CCYC is an AmeriCorps program. Work projects include habitat restoration, trail maintenance, invasive species removal and fire/fuels reduction on public lands.
Position Summary
The Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) Manager will work under the direct supervision of the Field Director and Field Manager to provide logistical support, technical guidance and training, and on-the-ground supervision to youth corps crews in the field. CCYC operates a 3-season schedule (spring, summer, fall), with between 5 and 8 crews a year, with a focus on growth opportunities. The CCYC Manager will be fundamentally responsible for the ability of crews to efficiently complete their work assignments; this will include acquiring and maintaining appropriate equipment, ensuring adequate technical training for crews and facilitating communication between the project sponsors (e.g. federal agency representatives), crew leaders and other CCYC staff. The CCYC Manager will assist the Field Director and Field Manager in project planning and coordination. The position requires an extensive knowledge of natural resource management logistics and techniques, including but not limited to chainsaw operation and maintenance, fencing, trail construction, wildland herbicide application and fuel reduction. The position will also demand a high level of organization, strong leadership skills, creative thinking and planning to address unanticipated concerns, as well as an enthusiasm for traveling and working outside in remote areas of the Colorado Plateau. The CCYC Manager will spend 20%-50% of their time in the field depending on the season and program needs.
CCYC Manager Responsibilities & Functions
Program Logistics:
- Supervise and coordinate all CCYC Crew Members, Crew Leaders and Field Boss in association with the Program Director.
- Implement, supervise and coordinate trainings for all CCYC Crew Members, Crew Leaders and Field Boss in association with assistance from the Field Manager and Director as needed.
- Manage and organize a clean and efficient operations center (Basecamp).
- Maintain and repair equipment and tools including a fleet of chainsaws.
- Supervise de-rigs and re-supply of tools, equipment and food for all crews.
- Facilitate de-briefs with Crew Leaders and Members.
- Facilitate performance reviews of Crew Leaders and Crew Members.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of CCYC tools and equipment.
- Purchase, maintain and repair hand tools, forestry equipment, camp equipment, uniforms and supplies as needed.
- Maintain a clean and functional food storage area, while facilitating efficient meal planning and shopping by crew leaders.
- Plan for the logistics associated with projects as they arise and communicate logistics clearly to CCYC members and staff.
- Plan for the logistics associated with new projects as they arise.
- Build and maintain relationships with partners in federal, state, city and county land management agencies in association with the Program Director.
- Coordinate the repair and maintenance of CCYC vehicles.
- Assist Field Director and Development Director as advised.
General Administration:
- Directly supervise the Crew Member Support Services position and Field Boss positions.
- Work within the established program budget in association with the Field Director.
- Perform field site visits and complete reports with necessary documentation.
- Coordinate with land management agencies on field visits and work expectations.
- Collect, review, report and file crew field paperwork and project accomplishments.
- Meet regularly with other CCYC staff.
Field Support and Risk Management:
- Provide support, evaluation and guidance to Crew Leaders and Field Boss during field visits and de-briefs.
- Enforce all organizational Policies and Procedures in the field and at Basecamp.
- Manage project quality by providing technical assistance to crews as needed.
- Coordinate and respond to crew emergency situations.
- Being available for a rotating on-call situation for after hours crew emergency support
Qualifications
- Experience with other youth conservation corps, or outdoor-based youth development programs, required.
- Experience in all or most of the following is required: trail construction & maintenance, chainsaw operation & maintenance, hand tool maintenance, fencing, rafting, running backcountry crews.
- Experience facilitating technical trainings, required.
- Good organizational, managerial and problem-solving skills, required.
- Excellent communication and teaching/mentoring skills, required.
- Strong conflict resolution and team building skills, required.
- Able to work independently and as part of a fast-paced team environment, required.
- S-212 chainsaw training will be required if not already certified.
- Clean driving record (insurable), and current driver’s license, required.
- Positive attitude and ability to have fun with young adults, required.
- Current CPR & WFA certification, preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferred.
- Computer literate, required (Mac preferred).
Essential Functions
The employee must be agile and possess the ability to hike and climb in rough terrain. He or she must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. To successfully perform essential functions, the candidate is required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear. The employee will regularly be required to drive a vehicle, with some overnight and weekend travel. This job will require a flexible schedule and the successful candidate must be able go into the field as needed.
Application Process
Send a resume and cover letter explaining how your experiences and skills match this position to
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Position open until filled.
Bears Ears Partnership follows all state and federal law, as well as organizational policy, designated to safeguard against discrimination on the basis of age, gender, gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy status, and genetic information.
Bears Ears Partnership is committed to diversity and inclusivity at all levels of our organization including our hiring practices. We strongly encourage individuals who are seeking to grow into their positions to submit their resumes for consideration. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please contact