Philadelphia Community Conservation Crew Leaders

Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) SCA is America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for the Philadelphia Summer Crew Programs.

Co-lead, mentor and coach a crew of 12 students, ages 15-19, while completing various conservation service projects designed to build an ethic of community and environmental stewardship.  Projects include a range of activities such as trail and park maintenance, habitat restoration, revitalization of abandoned urban properties or to urban agriculture and run for 5-6 weeks at a time. In addition, leaders will facilitate pre- and post- program planning which includes crew training, environmental education and reporting.

Program Dates: July 1st – August 9th, 2013

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow all SCA policies & procedures as required for the position
• Manage budget and necessary purchasing for crew and project
• Manage relationship with agency partner
• Facilitate crew operations: tools & equipment, work schedule, etc.
• Manage all medical and first aid aspects
• Communicate with full time SCA field staff as required
• Supervise crew members during the work day
• Train & supervise Crew Members in safe and proper tool use
• Organize & lead recreation trip after completion of work project
• Complete required program reporting and documentation

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have ability to legally work in the US
• Current First Aid certification & CPR required by the start of the orientation training
• Experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18)
• Experience as a teacher or leader in educational environment
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills, preferred;  i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
• Must be able to attend mandatory 7-day overnight Crew Leader training in June
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
• Must have personal housing arrangements in program city

Compensation:  Up to $3680 total salary depending on experience & crew length. Crew Leader Orientation & Work Skills (travel, food & lodging provided).

To Apply: Click Login or Sign Up. Create a profile, complete the basic application and then select the Leader Application when prompted. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume & 3 references. Once your application is complete, please email scaPhiladelphia@thesca.org or call (215)756-2279 and/or leaders@thesca.org with the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application.

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