Community Conservation Crew Leaders

Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is seeking qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for the summer.  SCA is America’s #1 Conservation Service Organization.

Co-lead, mentor and coach a crew of 10 students, ages 14-19, 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.  In addition, leaders will facilitate pre- and post- program planning which includes crew training, environmental education and reporting. Program locations: Baltimore,  Boston, Chicago, Connecticut, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, New Jersey, San Francisco Bay Area, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Washington D.C.

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:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of criminal background check & MVR check within SCA guidelines
• Must possess current First Aid certification & CPR by the start of the orientation training.
• Documented experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18)
• Experience as a teacher or leader in an informal or formal educational environment
• Preferred experience with conservation work skills or related skills, 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 have personal housing arrangements in program city
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards

Compensation:
Total program salary up to $3,795 for six week program.  Work Schedule 8hrs/day, M-F.
Crew Leader Orientation & Work Skills (travel, food & lodging provided)
(Training dates and work schedule vary depending on location)

To Apply: Visit MySCA to 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 leaders@thesca.org with the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application.

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For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org