Seattle & WA State Park Community Conservation Crew Leader-Seattle, WA.

Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire urban high school students from Seattle for the summer.

Program Dates:
Seattle and Edmonds Crews: July 7 – August 15, 2014

• Co-Lead a commuting crew of 10 members, ages 15-19
• Schedule runs Mon-Fri for six consecutive weeks
• Facilitate job readiness & youth leadership skills while working on trails & habitat restoration projects in Seattle’s public parks.

WA State National Parks Crews: July 6 – Aug 31, 2014

• Co-Lead a residential trail crew of 8 members, ages 15-19
• Three sessions of 15 day crews throughout the summer – work one or all three
• Facilitate youth leadership & development skills while working on trails &habitat restoration projects on WA State’s public lands

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow all SCA policies & procedures as required for the position
• Manage budget and necessary purchasing for crew and project
• Manage relationship with agency partner
• Facilitate crew operations: tools & equipment, work schedule, etc.
• Manage all medical and first aid aspects
• Communicate with full time SCA field staff as required
• Supervise crew members during the work day
• Train & supervise Crew Members in safe and proper tool use
• Organize & lead recreation trip after completion of work project
• Complete required program reporting and documentation

Qualifications:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Must have ability to legally work in the US
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of criminal background check & MVR check within SCA guidelines
• Must possess current First Aid certification & CPR by the start of the orientation training.
• Documented experience working with urban youth or young adults (ages 14-18)
• Experience as a teacher or leader in an informal or formal educational environment
• Preferred experience with conservation work skills or related skills, i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening.
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.
• Attend Mandatory Leader training June 2 – June 13, 2014 OR June 16 – June 27, 2014.
• Must have personal housing arrangements in Seattle or surrounding area.

Compensation:
Total program salary up to $3,450 on Seattle & Edmonds Crews or up to $5,175 on WA State Crews depending on experience & crew length. Paid Crew Leader Training & Work Skills (travel, food & lodging provided).

SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org

To Apply: Click Login or 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 [email protected] with the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application. Contact [email protected]or (206)-496-1286 with any programmatic questions.