Contact Name: Bridget Ayana
Company/Organization/Agency: Student Conservation Association
Address: 1310 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 110, Arlington, VA 22201 United States
Email Address: bcorrea@thesca.org
Contact Phone:
Job Title: Weekend Ambassador Crew Leader
Job Description: Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America's #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire students for the Weekend Ambassador Program in partnership with National Capital Parks East.
Program Dates:The leader will be supporting students over 12-weekend dates during the September to June school year. The dates listed below include both Saturday and Sunday.
9/24 & 9/25 (Sep)
10/22 & 10/23 (Oct)
11/19 & 11/20 (Nov)
12/10 & 12/11 (Dec)
1/21 & 1/22 (Jan)
2/11 & 2/12 (Feb)
3/4 & 3/5 (Mar)
3/18 & 3/19 (Mar)
4/1 & 4/2 (Apr)
5/13 & 5/14 (May)
6/3 & 6/4 (June)
6/10 & 6/11 (June)
Location: Washington, DC
Work Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays on selected program dates, 9 am 3 pm. Up to five hours of administration and pre/post program work outside of weekend dates.
PrimaryResponsibilities:
Two crew leaders will support eight high school students over 12-weekend dates during the September to June school year. The members and leaders of the NACE crew will work on creating awareness about the Anacostia River Trail, Hiker-Biker Trail, and other park resources through community outreach efforts. They will lead hikes and bike rides on the trail in collaboration with other community groups.
There will be a large educational component to this project as the crew leaders will gain background knowledge of the National Park Service (NPS), the history of the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) & Anacostia Parks, interpretation and natural history, alongside members, in order to be familiar with the resources to confidently educate the public about them.
The members will be challenged to develop creative and innovative ways to connect their neighborhoods to area NPS trails in SE Washington. Crew leaders will help support and mentor members as they navigate the NACE crew projects. Crew leaders will lead members as the NACE crew provides basic trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and corridor clearing along sections of the trail.
Crew leaders will ride bikes alongside members to develop their mountain bike skills with the end goal of the NACE crew supporting a bike patrol visitor resource program. The crew will do periodic bike patrols and safely engage with park visitors offering information about the park, local trails, or upcoming programs. Crew leaders will support the students to meet the objective of the program. Crew leaders will be responsible for project monitoring and data collection throughout the season.
Specifically, the Crew Leader will:
Act as a Crew Supervisor, by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics
Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship
Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA
Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff
Leader Qualifications:
Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching or environmental education a plus
Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
Ability to ride a standard bike or mountain bike along park trails (Entry-level experience is acceptable)
Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
Basic First Aid and CPR certification required
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must have the ability to legally work in the US
Must have a valid drivers license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards
Must be able to meet SCAs criminal background check standards
Must have personal housing arrangements near the worksite
Leader Compensation:
$20 per hour
Working 18 20 hours towards each work weekend
Includes scheduled time working with crew, pre/post field work miscellaneous tasks, and administrative tasks
Beginning on 1/18/22, all new SCA volunteer program participants are required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19. Per CDC guidance, up-to-date vaccination now includes all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when indicated. For example, if someone has completed the primary series but is not yet indicated for a booster shot, they are considered up to date. Once a person is indicated for a booster (6 months after Pfizer or Moderna primary series, 2 months after J&J primary series), full and up-to-date vaccination includes the completed booster shot. Visit the following website for more information: www.thesca.org/covid.
SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us atwww.theSCA.org
Job Start Date: 9/24/2022
Application Deadline: 9/30/2022
Additional Information: To Apply Click Here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=31817&clientkey=595E0C4F0C9492D99B0EC32A6B3F6415