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Field Leader- Wolf Trap Crew Leader

Student Conservation Association

Vienna, VA | Full Time

$106k-143k (estimate)

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Field Leader- Wolf Trap Crew Leader

$106k-143k (estimate)

Full Time | Retail 4 Months Ago

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Student Conservation Association is Hiring a Field Leader- Wolf Trap Crew Leader Near Vienna, VA

Conservation Begins Here.

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country.

Training Dates: 4/15/24 – 4/27/24 (paid mandatory training)

ProgramDates: 5/13/24 – 8/16/24

Location (City and State): Vienna, VA

Primary Responsibilities:

As Crew Leader, you will guide and inspire a team of 3 young adults to complete field conservation projects at Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts. This young adult crew will work alongside National Park Service staff on a variety of projects. Members will work for 10 full weeks. The leader will be onboard for 14 full work weeks, which includes leader training and post-program wrap up tasks.

All four crew members will go through training by National Parks staff to complete different field projects throughout the park including:

Erosion control in picnic areas

Pruning, planting, and seeding native gardens

Prep and paint light pole bases, curbing, and crosswalks within the interior of the park

The crew leader will work collaboratively and efficiently with their team to complete these projects by deadline. Tool usage, safety, risk, and job hazard assessments will be part of training and daily briefings. Crew leaders will learn to work safely in outdoor environments while learning new skills alongside their crew members. Being open to new experiences is a huge advantage for crew leaders.

In addition to field work, crew leaders should expect to complete ~3-5 hours/weekly outside of work hours to complete crew leader administration tasks. These tasks may include coding expense receipts, uploading photos from the field, writing incident reports, or reviewing members' time logs, among other things.

Specifically, the Crew Leader will:

Act as a Crew Supervisor, by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics
Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship
Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA
Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff

Leader Qualifications:

Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching, or environmental education a plus
Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred – i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
Must be able to attend Crew Leader training: 4/15/24 – 4/27/24
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must have the ability to legally work in the US
Must have a valid driver's license for 3 years and MVR that meets SCA standards

Leader Benefits and Compensation:

$700 weekly at 40 hours per week
Earn a stipend or wage for your work
Explore green jobs and career opportunities
Complete important conservation projects in the Charles County community
Participate in professional development and skill building as a team
Alumni benefits after successful completion of the program
SCA gear package

The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Click hereto learn more about Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the SCA.