Position Summary

The Student Conservation Association's (SCA) 2024 Atlanta High School Summer Program will have an affinity crew for self-identifying African American high school members, aged 14-19, working in natural areas throughout the Metro Atlanta region. For eight weeks, Crew Members will learn conservation job skills in ecological restoration and will engage in rewarding and valuable physical work outdoors on projects including trail construction and rehabilitation, natural resource management, and park beautification projects. Members will get the experience to work in National and State Parks, as well as work in multiple Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation sites! These paid positions will integrate hands-on restoration work, job skill development, and conservation education. Throughout each week, time will be devoted to learning about the local ecology and environment, conservation career exploration, as well as building teamwork and leadership skills.

Schedule

June 3, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Friday 7:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Crew Members will learn conservation job skills; Crew Members will engage in rewarding and valuable physical work outdoors on projects including trail construction and rehabilitation, natural resource management, and park beautification projects; Crew Members will get the experience to work in National and State Parks, as well as work in multiple Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation sites;

Marginal Duties

Understand and follow safety protocols; Proactively communicate with leaders if you will be late or miss work;

Required Qualifications

Age 14-19;

Preferred Qualifications

Hours

30 per week

Living Accommodations

Compensation

$12.00 hourly rate- 30 hours weekly;

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Additional Benefits

Other (please specify)

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.