Restoration Logistics Specialist
Company: Earth Corps
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
2019 LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (JANUARY - DECEMBER) ABOUT EARTHCORPS:
EarthCorps is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization with a mission
to build a global community of leaders through local environmental
service. EarthCorps' Corps Program is an intensive year-long
training program that unites young adults (ages 18-25) from across
the United States and around the world to learn skills in community
building, habitat restoration, and leadership. EarthCorps program
participants are part of a diverse group of emerging environmental
leaders committed to teamwork, service, and personal growth.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Logistics Specialist is a seasonal AmeriCorps
position with EarthCorps. This position plays a critical support
role to our field services team by ensuring the habitat restoration
crews have the tools & equipment necessary to accomplish project
goals, and by performing hands-on field service as a project
assistant. The Logistics Specialist divides their time between
logistics projects and field work. The remaining 20% of their time
is spent in workshops, retreats, orientations and outside
trainings. The Logistics Specialist will also serve as an informal
advisor and mentor to EC crews. This position is managed by an
EarthCorps program manager and supervised by the EarthCorps
logistics manager, and is offered through the Corporation for
National and Community Service (CNCS). As such, all applicants must
meet the requirements to become an AmeriCorps member and abide by
AmeriCorps policies. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Logistics
Support: --- Assist with the purchasing, packaging, and organizing
of food, gear, and camping supplies for 2- to 10day camping trips
--- Ensure that all camping gear is in excellent working condition
--- Assist crews with packing and unpacking for camping trips ---
Assist in the maintenance and management of field infrastructure
(tools, vehicles, facilities, and equipment). --- Tracks gear
inventory lists, equipment use and maintenance logs, menu and
ingredient lists. --- Track camp food and gear expenses and budgets
--- Follow proper food handling procedures and keep food storage
and food handling areas clean. Project Support: --- Help habitat
restoration crews implement field projects as needed. --- Assist
project managers with coordinating field projects and monitoring.
--- Serve as on-site project leader for EarthCorps in the absence
of a project manager. --- Order and deliver materials to habitat
restoration crews working in the field as needed. Crew
Support/Leadership --- Foster and encourage leadership development
among corps member program participants. --- Lead by example while
serving alongside EC restoration crews in all weather conditions.
Communication: --- Demonstrate sensitivity to and awareness of
cultural differences and commitment to working in an inclusive
environment. --- Conducts effective and timely communication with
supervisor and field staff. --- Prepare timely oral and written
reports, which include daily work logs, work projects summaries,
equipment use and maintenance logs, effective feedback, and
incident reports. --- Strive for professional, clear, and open
communication amongst the field services team and all staff. TERMS
OF SERVICE: --- PERIOD OF SERVICE: January 9 - December 14, 2018
--- TYPICAL HOURS OF SERVICE: Will start out on a 4-10 schedule
(four, 10 hour days), 7:00am-5:30pm Tuesday - Friday, (1/2-hour
lunch does not count towards AmeriCorps hours) with the schedule
flexing later in the season to meet project needs. Some evenings,
overnights, and weekends are required. --- RATE OF PAY: Stipend of
$1925/month Service potentially involves: --- Heavy lifting up to
50 lbs. and bending. --- Working, eating, and sometimes camping in
the outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat/cold/rain
--- Walking on steep or uneven terrain up to 8 mi. (13 km) while
carrying 40 lbs. (18 kg) of weight. --- Performing herbicide
applications. Please consider the nature of the work prior to
applying and let us know if you have any specific questions or
concerns. REQUIRED SKILLS --- US (any state) driver's license and
comfort driving 12 passenger vans and large trucks. --- Possession
of or ability to acquire a WA State pesticide applicators license.
--- Experience leading and facilitating in a team setting. DESIRED
SKILLS --- Experience with the use and maintenance of hand and
power tools. --- Experience with front and backcountry camping
equipment, e.g. tents, stoves, and meal planning. --- Demonstrates
the ability to work well independently and is self-motivated. ---
Familiarity with restoration techniques and PNW Ecology. ---
Capacity to delegate, multitask, stay organized and be responsive.
--- Professional and positive attitude and experience in a customer
service setting. BENEFITS: --- AmeriCorps education award of
approximately $5,815 upon completion of 1,700 hours. --- Wilderness
First Aid (WFA) training provided if needed. --- Days off
permissible as designated by EarthCorps (with 4 personal days as
standard). --- Holidays will be paid as designated by EarthCorps.
--- Medical Insurance is provided. --- Boots, pants, t-shirt, rain
gear, and safety equipment provided. This program is available to
all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability,
age, sex, political affiliation, or, religion. --- Experience
leading volunteers and/or crews in restoration work.
Keywords: Earth Corps, Seattle , Restoration Logistics Specialist, Professions , Seattle, Washington
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