Contact Name: Felicia James
Company/Organization/Agency: Student Conservation Association
Address: 4601 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 900, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22203 United States
Email Address: leaders@thesca.org
Contact Phone: (703) 842-4242
Job Title: Adirondacks Corps Project Leader
Job Description: The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks experienced; quality oriented outdoor leaders to supervise a Corps of 24 members. Corps members are responsible for completing habitat restoration, resource protection, and trail projects throughout the 6 million acre Adirondack State Park. SCA Adirondack Corps teams will use traditional trail skills, restoration techniques, carpentry skills, and hard labor to complete an array of projects. Typical projects have included, new trail construction, timber bridge construction, removal of invasive vegetation, fire tower restoration, historic building restoration, and trail maintenance. The program works in partnership with the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps).
Program Dates:
April 20th end October 23rd, 2020
Primary Responsibilities:
Crew Manager
· Lead and manage work outcomes and crew interpersonal dynamics
· Facilitate team operations: food planning/purchasing, tools & equipment, vehicles
· Actively manage project/member risk to maintain a safe work environment
· Travel to backcountry work locations to support projects and camp with teams as needed
Technical Advisor
· Supervise and assist the outdoor work skills training of corps members
· Manage the quality & technique of the work performed (e.g. trail improvement, carpentry, rigging, felling, stone and rustic timber construction projects, fire tower restoration at height)
· Actively manage risk in accordance with SCA protocols to maintain a safe work environment for program participants
· Promote leadership development within team and evaluate member success & potential
Partnership Representative
· Manage relationships with agency partners
· Work collaboratively with agency partners on program logistics
· Ensure successful and timely completion of work projects
Program Administrator
· Assist SCA Program Manager to complete required program reporting and documentation
· Assist SCA Program Manager in budget management and reconciliation
· Ensure compliance with all SCA Risk Management policies & procedures
· Represent SCA and AmeriCorps in a positive and professional manner
Qualifications:
· Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
· Previous trail construction experience and the knowledge and ability to perform trail construction and maintenance work in both wilderness and non-wilderness settings.
· Prior experience in supervising young adults in an outdoor, backcountry setting.
· Wilderness First Responder/CPR certification
· Excellent communication and leadership skills, strong work ethic are required.
· Self-starter, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Able to carry heavy loads up to 50 pounds and be able to work in outdoor environment exposed to the elements including camping and hiking for extended periods of time. Up to 5-10 days per hitch.
· Ability to meet SCA and AmeriCorps criminal background check (non-vulnerable population) standards
· Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
· Must have personal vehicle, mileage will be reimbursed at $0.50/mile
· Have working knowledge of safely operating power and hand-tools.
· Chainsaw experience and certification required
· Rigging/Grip hoist experience required
· Completion of an SCA Work Skills Session preferred
Compensation:
Salary $885 per week, paid biweekly. Housing provided & meals provided after member arrival. Tents and group gear provided for backcountry work projects.
Job Start Date: 4/20/2020
Application Deadline: 4/1/2020
Additional Information: How to Apply:
Login to your MySCA account 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 “Adirondack, NY: Project Leader” listed in the subject line so we may review your application.
Position Available Here: https://www.thesca.org/project-leader-adirondacks-ny
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