Baltimore Commuting Crew Leaders

Summer Employment Opportunities Working with Youth in Baltimore City Parks

Responsibilities:
Co-lead and mentor a crew of ten high school youth, ages 15-18 for seven weeks (Mon-Fri. 8hrs/day) from June 23-August 8, 2009.  Crew Leaders will train and lead youth to complete much needed conservation service projects in Baltimore city parks such as Druid Hill, Cylburn and others; Leaders will also plan and lead weekly field trips to build an understanding and ethic of community and environmental stewardship with youth participants.   Prior to field programming, Leaders will receive nationally recognized youth leadership, program and conservation skills training. 

Additional professional development courses including Wilderness First Aid are offered prior to training.  *travel, accommodations, and food provided at training

Salary:
$450-$500/week depending on qualifications and experience

Qualifications: Experience working with urban youth; ability to maintain a safe productive and enjoyable work environment; strong interest in working with and mentoring youth; outdoor skills; 21yrs or older; valid driver’s license for 3+ years and clean driving record; current First Aid and CPR certifications or ability to obtain.

Submit an online application at http://www.thesca.org/hs-crewleaders/

Please attach a cover letter and resume to your online application, indicate that you are applying for a commuting crew and select Baltimore.  There are other positions available nationwide, you may apply for multiple positions.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Rachel Lettre at SCA:
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it     phone: 703-524-2441 ext.17

SCA is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity in the environmental community
For more information about SCA go to www.theSCA.org