New Jersey Commuting Crew Leaders

Summer Employment Opportunities Working with Youth in New Jersey Parks

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of New Jersey youth, parks, and communities this summer? The Student Conservation Association is currently accepting applications for Crew Leader positions for the 2009 Newark Conservation Crew Program.

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

Responsibilities:
Co-lead and mentor a team of six high school participants ages 15-18 yrs old for six weeks (Mon-Fri. 8hrs/day) completing an assortment of hands-on conservation projects in Parks in either Newark or Hunterdon County, New Jersey and plan and lead weekly educational field trips and a 4 day camping trip. 

Salary:
$2900 for 6 weeks 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 either Newark or Hunterdon County.  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