The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is seeking qualified applicants for a temporary position to lead, teach and inspire crew members in our summer youth employment program. The Green Team is a unique and exciting program that employs young adults and combines work in the fields of conservation, gardening and park maintenance with environmental education, nature connection and outdoor adventure activities. Each Crew Leader is responsible for creating a rewarding, safe and productive experience for the 10-12 crew members ages 14-18, and one Assistant Crew Leader ages 19-24.

To learn more about the Conservancy, please visit our website, www.emeraldnecklace.org.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a crew of 10-12 youth crew members.
• Supervise training on tool use and safety.
• Ensure successful and timely completion of work projects.
• Promote leadership development within the team.
• Lead team-building activities and energizer games
• Manage physical and emotional well-being of crew.
• Participate in outdoor adventure days and overnight camping trip
• Co-plan and facilitate camping overnight
• Oversee crew operations by managing the quality and technique of work performed
• Convey important logistical information (daily meeting times and locations) and manage crew timesheets
• Report to and maintain close contact with the Director of Education
• Must be able to attend the Appalachian Mountain Club's Educators Outdoors Outdoor Leadership

Commitment

• Pre-program training: Weekdays, June 21-23
• Program work dates: June 26-August 11
• Mondays 9:00 am-1:30 pm and Tuesday through Friday, 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
• 35-40 hours of work a week.
• There will be no work the week of July 3-7 for the July 4th holiday (Note: this time is unpaid), work will resume the week of July 10.
• Must be able to attend the Appalachian Mountain Club's Educators Outdoors Outdoor Leadership
• Training in June (June 2-June 4) : for more information go to, yop.outdoors.org
• Training is paid for by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience and success in leading and/or teaching young people ages 14-18
• 21 years of age or older
• Driver's license in good standing; must be comfortable with driving a 12 and/or 15 passenger van
• Must possess valid First Aid and CPR Certification before the start of the program
• Clear CORI/SORI record checks
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in education, youth development and/or working with or teaching young people ages 14-18
• 2 years of experience working in an outdoor leadership role
• Experience with land care (plant bed maintenance, invasive plant removal)
• College degree in Education, Outdoor Leadership, Human Development, Forestry, Conservation, Environmental Studies, Environmental Education, Nature Connection, Environmental Science, and related fields

To Apply

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer, with an institutional commitment to employing a diverse workforce. Candidates of color, bilingual and bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, Veteran status, physical/mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.