Conservation Field Training Lead

American Youthworks; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 personal days

8 sick days

19 break days

17 holidays and 2 float holidays

Employer medical and dental plan

Employer-paid Life, AD&D, LTD

Pre-tax programs for child and health

Job summary

American YouthWorks seeks a Field Training and Development Supervisor to oversee AmeriCorps crews in conservation and disaster response projects. You will supervise, train, and support members on site and in the program office, ensuring safety, timely delivery, and strong partner relations.

You will manage field operations, coordinate logistics, and contribute to risk management while mentoring participants and coordinating with the Conservation Corps leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or completion of a 2-year vocational program with related work experience.
• 30 hours towards a bachelor’s degree with related field study and 3 years of work experience may substitute.
• Experience leading and teaching a team or supervising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AmeriCorps crews 60% field and 40% office time.
• Coordinate project logistics and liaise with project partners to ensure quality and timelines.
• Train and supervise AmeriCorps members, conduct orientations, and support safety and risk management.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and expenses; assist with performance evaluations.
• Assist in disaster deployments and coordination with the Manager and partners.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Carpentry

Chainsaw operation

GPS/GIS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year vocational program

Bachelor’s degree credits (6 hours)

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs/Sheets

Chainsaw

GPS/GIS

CPR & Wilderness First Aid

Herbicide use

Job description

American YouthWorks seeks a Field Training and Development Supervisor to oversee AmeriCorps crews in conservation and disaster response projects. You will supervise, train, and support members on site and in the program office, ensuring safety, timely delivery, and strong partner relations.

You will manage field operations, coordinate logistics, and contribute to risk management while mentoring participants and coordinating with the Conservation Corps leadership.