Woods Boss (Field Supervisor)

The Woods Boss will spend the duration of their time with NYC travelling to crews throughout the Pacific Northwest providing both personal and technical support. This includes but is not limited to ensuring projects are up to our partner and NYC specifications and NYC standards, camps are to NYC standards; that they are clean, safe, and follow organizational protocol; and that seasonal staff presents a rich educational program. This position will also include giving project specific technical support to crews which may include, trail maintenance and construction, fence maintenance and construction, invasive species removal, and fuels reduction. A Woods Boss will manage weekends, recreational trips, and be responsible for resupplying some crew food, tools and equipment. Someone in this position should enjoy using the outdoors as a platform for personal growth and professional skills development. A Woods boss should remain flexible with work assignments, but unwavering in their dedication to building safe and productive crews. Strong technical and outdoor skills are desired, however a Wood boss truly requires strong ethics and communication skills, a willingness to face challenges as they arise, and a commitment to providing positive mentorship to leaders and participants.