Contact Name: Catherine Wooster
Company/Organization/Agency: The Great Basin Institute
Address: 16750 Mt Rose Hwy, Reno, NV 89503 United States
Email Address: cwooster@thegreatbasininstitute.org
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Job Title: Camp Manager (Granite Chief Wilderness Backcountry Crew)
Job Description: On the Tevis Cup Trail (TCT) in Granite Chief Wilderness (GCW), there are identified problematic trail alignment concerns including soil erosion and user safety. The TCT crosses through a series of sensitive sub-alpine riparian zones where the trail presents heavy soil erosion and concentrated runoff. The TCT in GCW is used as a competitive event route for both the Western States Endurance Run and the Western States Endurance Ride (separate 100 mile run and equestrian events) that occur in the spring and summer. TCT alignment travels through a series of alpine wetland “bogs” that are eroding. Project will consist of a trail reroute trails involving two steps constructing the trail alignment, mostly above tree line; and (2) diverting users to the newly aligned trail segment and discouraging use of the decommissioned route.
The Granite Chief re-route will be a 14 week project with a crew of 20-20 people. This will require a manger for camp logistics and food for the trail crews. The Camp manager will work alongside 2 crew leads.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working outdoors in challenging conditions, have prior experience camping, and share the belief that everyone should feel safe and included in the conservation community. They will also share the mission to be a part of an affirming crew culture with members of diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds.
Essential Duties:
Cooking for large groups of people in a wilderness setting, and managing crew meal planning
Managing food safety and a camping in bear country
Coordinating with Pack Support and other partners
Provide a varied menu of nutritious home cooking –ability to take into consideration common allergies. A varied meal plan should be created for each week in advance and contain balanced nutrition for trail crews.
Exemplify strong work ethic, professionalism, and sound judgment
In charge of logistics for managing a camp in backcountry conditions.
Lead young adults on a variety of challenging conservation projects
Understand and abide by all NCC policies and procedures; ensure all safety protocols followed
Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times; be able to boost crew morale
Effectively communicate with NCC staff, partnering agencies, peers, and crew members
Coordinate project logistics with agency partners, Crew Coordinator, and peers
Engage members in an active crew life
Manage and maintain crew gear, tools and other various NCC/agency equipment
Complete weekly reporting of accomplishments
Uphold NCC and AmeriCorps standards of work production and quality
Job Start Date: 6/20/2022
Application Deadline: 5/1/2022
Additional Information: 24.04$/hour
Meals Provided
Paid vacation/sick time
Paid health/dental insurance