Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for the Seattle and WA National Parks Summer Crew Programs.
Seattle Crews: July 1st – August 2nd, 2013
- Co-Lead a commuting crew of 12 members, ages 15-19
- Crews run Mon-Fri for 5-6 weeks
- Facilitate job readiness & youth leadership skills while working on trails & habitat restoration projects in Seattle’s public parks
WA State National Parks Crews: multiple sites, June 30th – August 25th, 2013
- Co-Lead a residential trail crew of 8 members, ages 15-19
- Three sessions of 15 day crews throughout the summer – work one or all three sessions
- Facilitate youth leadership & development skills while working on trails & habitat restoration projects on WA State’s public lands
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, teaching in an education environment a plus
- 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 Crew Leader training: June 3rd- June 12th, 2013
- 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: Total program salary up to $3,450 on Seattle Crews or up to $5,175 on WA State Crews depending on experience & crew length. Crew Leader Orientation & Work Skills (travel, food & lodging provided) work schedule varies depending on location.
To Apply: Click Login [1] or Sign Up [2]. 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 scaSeattle@thesca.org [3] and/or leaders@thesca.org [4] with the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application.
SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org [5]