Bay Area Crew Leaders for Summer, Outdoor Work Projects at SCA (Student Conservation Association)

Application Deadline

5/20/2009 11:45 PM Pacific

Date Posted
3/18/2009
Contact
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$2,500 - $3,500 (dependant on experience
Length of Work Year
See below:
Employment Type
Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   
Conservation Begins Here. America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified individuals to lead our 2009 “Green Force” in San Francisco and San Mateo County along with our Home Front Youth Corps in the City of Richmond. Primary Responsibilities: Co-lead, mentor and coach crews of students, ages 16-19, while completing various work projects. Summer projects include trail and park maintenance, habitat restoration and gardening. In addition, Leaders will facilitate pre- and post- program planning which includes crew training, education and reporting. Qualifications: * Minimum 21 years of age * Possess High School diploma, Bachelors degree preferred * Experience teaching or working with urban youth in outdoor setting * Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required * Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards and medical screening * Possess current First Aid certification, or ability to obtain * Must attend Crew Leader Orientation Training * Familiarity with Bay Area preferred Physical Demands and Work Environment: * Ability to lift up to 40 lbs * Knowledge and experience with a variety of hand tools * Hike and work in a variety of weather conditions

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience teaching or working with urban youth in outdoor setting

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience teaching or working with urban youth in outdoor setting

Comments and Other Information

Training and Program Dates: Program Dates: Early June through Mid August (4-5 week crews depending on program) Applicants must be able to attend one of the following training sessions: Session 1: May 28 – June 5 Session 2: June 20 – June 27 (tentative) To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Bettina Mok at bmok@thesca.org or mail to: 1230 Preservation Parkway, Oakland, CA 94612 OR Apply online by clicking on the link below. Select Crew/Project Leader when prompted SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to workforce diversity

Comments and Other Information


Training and Program Dates: Program Dates: Early June through Mid August (4-5 week crews depending on program) Applicants must be able to attend one of the following training sessions: Session 1: May 28 – June 5 Session 2: June 20 – June 27 (tentative) To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Bettina Mok at bmok@thesca.org or mail to: 1230 Preservation Parkway, Oakland, CA 94612 OR Apply online by clicking on the link below. Select Crew/Project Leader when prompted SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to workforce diversity