Junior Ranger Assistant Crew Lead

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Application Deadline:

February 16, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

17.55 - 24.57

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time hourly position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Seasonal Traditional

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Job Description Summary:

Junior Ranger Assistant Crew Leads (ACLs) work with Crew Leads to teach and help mentor teams of youth ages 14-17 on OSMP lands each summer. They build functional teams, complete trail maintenance and land restoration projects, and support youth stewardship and job skill development. ACLs will participate in a full 3 weeks of Crew Lead training in May, then further develop their skills by supporting co-leader teams on work projects. ACLs may support one Junior Ranger crew for several weeks, or move between different crews to support emergent work project and crew member needs. This is a dynamic job that requires a lot of physical and emotional energy, but the rewards are incredible.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Mentoring & Project Management (40%)

• Supports two co-leaders of a 10-member youth conservation team, completing natural resource projects such as trail maintenance and construction, forestry, vegetation management, and ecological restoration.

• Supports general management of the team including safety (physical and mental/emotional), assisting the supervisor, project management, providing feedback to the supervisor for discipline and evaluation. 

• Assists OSMP staff project sponsors to carry out site-specific work plans. Organizes work within the work group to maximize safety, project completion, team development, and individual contribution. 

• Assists in keeping accurate records on each team member, which includes documentation of hours worked, incident reports, progress reports and evaluations. 

Training and Developing Others (30%)

• Assists in supervising youth and developing team environment. 

• Integrates learning opportunities into project timeline to help youth members develop stewardship awareness. 

• Plans and facilitates environmental education lessons and team building activities.

• Provides task instruction as needed. 

• Assists Junior Ranger program staff with team leader training, sharing knowledge and expertise.

Safety & Professionalism (20%)

• Knows and complies with all policies, including safety best practices. Participates in professional trainings and development; and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies. 

• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, acts accordingly to prevent accidents and injuries. Uses all proper safety equipment. 

• Reports and takes personal responsibility for all accidents, damage to city property, and/or policy infractions.

Supporting Peers as a Team Player (10%)

• Assists in coordinating team tasks and daily operations with co-leaders. Provides opportunities for co-leaders to practice weaker skills and collaboratively develop each other’s leadership skills.

• Actively builds knowledge base and seeks professional development in order to support team with environmental education and team building activities. 

• Openly shares successes and challenges to support team learning and individual growth.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and desire to work with high schoolers (ages 14-17) and young adults.

• Ability to hike, carry tools, and move heavy objects (such as large rocks) on uneven terrain for extended periods of time in all weather.

• Ability to perform risk and hazard analysis and implement proper safety controls; ability to judge weather conditions. Adheres to department and program policies in regard to safety.

• Ability to report and take personal responsibility for all accidents, damag