Contact Name: Bridget Correa
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: 2022 Ice Age Project Leader (Female-Identifying Candidates)
Job Description: Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is America’s #1 conservation service organization and is seeking qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire a team of conservations stewards as a Project Leader for the 2022 Ice Age Trail Team.
Position Dates (subject to change):
Project Leader Training: May 15 – 26 (Harrisonburg, VA)
Leader season starts on site: 5/30
Member season starts: 6/6
Leader end date: 9/4
This will be an all-female team, made up of one Project Leader and four adult Members. The 2022 Ice Age Trail team will gain experience working on the Ice Age trail, one of the eleven national scenic trails in the US. The segments of the trail located in the Central and Northern parts of Wisconsin will be the primary areas of focus. The team will acquire valuable hands-on experience constructing and maintaining trail and trail structures. Some specifics about the projects include:
Constructing new trail
Building boardwalks among other structures
Routine trail maintenance including corridor clearing and invasive plant removal
Preference will be given to female-identifying applicants; we welcome cis and trans females, as well as non-binary and gender non-conforming people.
Compensation/Benefits:
$700/week, paid bi-weekly. Training time is paid.
A stipend of up to $1,300 is available to offset travel costs
$45/month cell phone stipend
Field-based meals
SCA Leader Training
This team will be camping and staying at site housing. Housing and camping equipment (tents, kitchen) will be provided
Specifically, the Project Leader will:
Act as a Corps Team 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
Qualifications:
Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching or environmental education a plus
Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred – e.g., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, gardening
Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification required by the start of training
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must have ability to legally work in the US
Must have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards
Must be able to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
Strong candidates will have experience with plant identification and/or herbicide application.
All SCA program participants are required to be fully vaccinated. Full vaccination is defined as having received a booster shot six months after the Pfizer and Moderna primary series and two months after the Johnson & Johnson primary series.
To Apply: Click Login or Sign Up. Create a profile, complete the basic application and then select Leader Application when prompted. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume, and two (2) references. IMPORTANT: Once your application is complete, please email leaders@thesca.org with the position of interest listed in the subject line.
SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org
Job Start Date: 5/15/2022
Application Deadline: 5/31/2022