The Student Conservation Association (SCA) SCA is America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks two qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for the Seattle and WA National Parks Summer Crew Programs.
Co-lead, mentor and coach a crew of 10 students, ages 15-19, while completing various conservation service projects designed to build an ethic of community and environmental stewardship. Projects include a range of activities such as trail and park maintenance, habitat restoration, revitalization of abandoned urban properties or to urban agriculture. In addition, leaders will facilitate pre- and post- program planning which includes crew training, environmental education and reporting.
Seattle Crews: July 1st – August 2nd, 2013
• Co-Lead a commuting crew of 12 members, ages 15-19
• Crews run Mon-Fri for 5-6 weeks
• Facilitate job readiness & youth leadership skills while working on trails & habitat restoration projects in Seattle’s public parks
WA State National Parks Crews: multiple sites, June 30th – August 25th, 2013
• 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 sessions
• Facilitate youth leadership & development skills while working on trails & habitat restoration projects on WA State’s public lands
Qualifications:
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have ability to legally work in the US
• Current First Aid certification & CPR required by the start of the orientation training
• Experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18)
• Experience as a teacher or leader in educational environment
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills, preferred; 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.
• Must be able to attend mandatory Crew Leader training: June 3rd– June 12th, 2013
• 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 program city
Compensation: Total program salary up to $3,450 on Seattle Crews or up to $5,175 on WA State Crews depending on experience & crew length. Crew Leader Orientation & Work Skills (travel, food & lodging provided) work schedule varies depending on location.
To Apply: Please visit TheSCA.org for a detailed description including information on how to apply. Email scaSeattle@thesca.org and leaders@thesca.org with any questions.
For more information about SCA, visit www.theSCA.org.
