Contact Name: Jamila Jackson
Company/Organization/Agency: Student Conservation Association
Address: 1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110, Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA 22201 United States
Email Address: jjackson@thesca.org
Contact Phone: (603) 543-1700
Job Title: 2021 GulfCorps Conservation Texas Crew Leader
Job Description: 2021 GulfCorps Conservation Crew Member
Dates: September 2021 – April 2022 (To be confirmed)
Locations: Southern TX
Positions based in Corpus Christi/ South Texas
Crew Member (Preference given to local applicants)
Our crew members don’t need any previous experience. As long as you have a passion for the outdoors, are interested in pursuing a career in the environment, and are a hard worker, you’ll be a great fit for our program! This is a seasonal position, $9/hr.
Join a team of 5 local young adults to conduct invasive species removal, shoreline restoration, water quality monitoring, trail work, and other activities. Team members will receive certifications and opportunities for future leadership and career opportunities in coastal habitat restoration.
This is a paid position with weekday hours (Mon-Thurs, 8A - 5P and Fri 8A - 230P). Food and housing are not included. Work will mostly be outdoors and will sometimes require heavy lifting and using equipment such as chainsaws. Team members will work under two team leaders that will serve as SCA’s supervisors. All team members are expected to be respectful, on-time, hard-working, and aware of conditions to ensure a safe working environment.
Preference will be given to local applicants that are interested in pursuing an environmental career.
• Training Provided
Members of this team will participate in the following training:
- Wilderness First Aid
- CPR
- Chainsaw skills
- Herbicide use
- Water safety and kayak
• Professional Development Opportunities
Team members will have the opportunity to meet and work alongside partners from numerous environmental agencies in coastal Alabama. Professional opportunities such as leadership development, risk management, resume building, and career advancement will also be available. The goal of this program is to place members in environmental careers at the end of the 6-month position.
• Need to Operate
o Chainsaw; Other
o Herbicide application
Main Area of Focus
Natural Resources Mgmt
Education, Training & Skills Expected
Ecology & Restoration: some coursework or experience
Resource Management: some coursework or experience
Construction: some experience
GIS: some experience
GPS: some experience
Hand Tools: competent with supervision
Driving Logistics - Valid Drivers License Needed
Indoor/Outdoor - Outdoor
US Citizenship - Required
For more information: Contact Valeria Casas, SCA’s TX Community Programs Manager at vcasas@thesca.org
For more about the GulfCorps program, visit https://www.thesca.org/serve/program/gulfcorps-conservation-crew.
To Apply: Create a profile, complete the basic application, and then select Leader Application when prompted. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume, and three (3) references. Once your application is complete and submitted, you must email leaders(at)thesca.org and Valeria Casas at vcasas@thesca.org with the subject line: “GulfCorps TX Crew Leader” so we know to review your application. Interviews will begin late June to mid-July.
Job Start Date: 9/1/2021
Application Deadline: 7/31/2021
Additional Information: https://www.thesca.org/2021-gulfcorps-conservation-crew-leader-0