Contact Name: Sue Minor
Company/Organization/Agency: The Student Conservation Association
Address: 1230 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612 United States
Email Address: leaders@thesca.org
Contact Phone: (510) 832-1966
Job Title: SCA Washington DC Community 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 Washington DC area high school students (ages 15-19) and young adult members (18+) for the 2018 DC Summer Conservation Crew Program.
Training Dates: June 1 – June 14, 2018 (Leader paid for training, and travel to and from training will be paid by SCA)
Mandatory Site Visit Day: June 18 – June 29, 2018 (exact day dependent upon agency partner availability; leaders will know the exact day and time of their site visits at least 1 month before the visit is scheduled)
Program Dates: June – July 2 - August 10, 2018 (Work locations will be at National and State Parks in the DC metro area)
Primary Responsibilities:
-Responsible for daily management and supervision of SCA Community Conservation Crew with two to ten members
-Assist co-leader (some crews are solo-led) in managing student and group safety and development, curriculum delivery, outdoor and environmental education, and work project completion
-Lead various conservation service projects designed to build an ethic of community and environmental stewardship. Projects include a range from trail and park maintenance, habitat restoration, to urban agriculture
-Leader is responsible for managing work outcomes and crew dynamics
-Facilitate team operations: food planning, tools & equipment, work schedule, and vehicles
-Manage budget and necessary purchasing for crew and project
-Manage project/member risk to maintain a safe work environment
-Promote leadership development within team and evaluate success/potential
-Work collaboratively with agency on program logistics
-Ensure successful completion of work project
-Ensure compliance of SCA Risk Management policies/procedures
-Represent SCA in a positive and professional manner
Qualifications:
-Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
-Must have ability to legally work in the US
-Must be able to attend mandatory Crew Leader training: June 1 – June 14, 2018
-Current First Aid certification & CPR required by the start of training
-Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching in an educational environment a plus
-Experience with conservation work skills or related skills, preferred i.e. invasive species removal, native plantings, stream bank repair, trail maintenance, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
-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
-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 Washington DC Area
Compensation: $600 per week
Job Start Date: 6/1/2018
Application Deadline: 5/15/2018
Additional Information: To Apply: Visit us at www.thesca.org to 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 the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application.
https://www.thesca.org/washington-dc-community-crew-leader
SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org
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