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Milwaukee Crew Leaders

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Summer Employment Opportunities Working with Youth in Milwaukee Parks


Are you interested in leading a group of high school students completing hands-on conservation projects in the Milwaukee area parks?   The Student Conservation Association is currently accepting applications for Crew Leader positions for our 2009 Milwaukee Conservation Leadership Program located in Milwaukee, WI. 
Crew Leader Duties: Co-lead, supervise and mentor a team of ten high school youth, ages 15-18 for seven weeks (Mon-Fri. 8hrs/day) completing an assortment of hands-on conservation and restoration projects at Milwaukee County Parks, the Urban Ecology Center, and the Schlitz Audubon Center; and plan and lead weekly educational field trips.

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

Additional professional development courses including Wilderness First Aid are offered prior to training.  Salary is $3,325 for 7 weeks depending on qualifications and experience

Apply online at: www.thesca.org/hs-crewleaders        

SCA is a continually expanding nonprofit organization supporting youth in service to the environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in the environmental community.