SCA National Crew Leader
Job Description
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for the summer of 2016.
National Conservation Crews consist of two leaders and a crew of 6-8 high school volunteers, ages 15-19. Crews live and work in spectacular national parks, forests & refuges across the United States. Two leaders camp with their crew in front country or backcountry sites and work to complete conservation projects in trail building & maintenance or invasive species control. Typical programs are 15 to 35 days in length, starting the beginning of June through the end of August.
National Crew Leader applicants will also be considered for placements leading local high school students on SCA’s regional crews and Youth Conservation Corps programs.
National Crew Leader Training Dates: TBD
Program Dates: June, 2016 - August 2016
Primary Responsibilities:
-Follow all SCA policies & procedures as required for the position
-Manage budget and necessary purchasing for crew and project
-Complete pre-program duties on and off program site
-Manage relationship with agency partner
-Facilitate crew operations: food planning/purchasing, tools & equipment, work schedule
-Manage all medical and first aid aspects
-Communicate with full time SCA field staff as required
-Supervise crew members on full time basis 24hr/day, 7 days/week for program length
-Train and supervise Crew Members in safe and proper tool use
-Organize & lead recreation trip after completion of work project
-Complete required post-program reporting and documentation
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: TBD
-Current First Aid certification & CPR required by the start of the training (May need further medical certification depending on location)
-Documented experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18)
-Experience as a teacher or leader in an informal or formal educational environment
-Experience with outdoor living skills. Can include: camping (two weeks or more), hiking, safety awareness, leave no trace, basic map/compass
-Experience with conservation work skills or related skills (i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, gardening, etc.)
-Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more and hike 5 or more miles
-Excellent communication skills needed
-Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
-Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
Compensation: $490/week depending on experience & program length; mandatory paid training ($455/week, food & lodging); travel allowance to training and to each program site; Food & group gear provided during program.
Contact Person
Sue Minor
Contact Phone
Contact Email
Job Start Date
09-May-2016
Application Deadline
15-May-2016
Additional Comments
To Apply: Visit us at www.thesca.org to 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 the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application. We will begin reviewing applications early January.
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For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org