Position Summary

The 2024 SCA Roving Seattle Summer Urban Green Crew will work with local partners to do invasive species maintenance, erosion control, trail maintenance, and mulching.
The majority of the crew's work will be in parks and green spaces in the Seattle and Edmonds areas, except for a 2-week camping and working hitch to the North Cascades area (July 9-19), and a three-day, two-night hitch (August 5-7) working with the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, camping at Denny Creek Campground. SCA will provide all food, transportation, and gear for these trips.
The crew will take part in environmental education and green job readiness activities throughout the week. This includes field trips to a number of sites in the region every Friday.
The crew will be comprised of 5 students, ages 14-19, and 2 adult crew leaders. Housing is not provided, except during the camping trips.
At the end of the crew on August 23rd, all Urban Green program members will be invited to attend an end-of-season celebration/BBQ where everyone is encouraged to invite family and friends to show off their accomplishments from the summer.

Schedule

July 8, 2024 - August 23, 2024

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Marginal Duties

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be 14-19 years of age during the program dates; Must be currently in high school or a recent high school graduate; Must be located in the greater Seattle area (housing not provided); Must be available for camping trips (July 9-19 and August 5-7); Must be available for the ENTIRE program to be considered!! (7/8/24-8/23/24)

Preferred Qualifications

Hours

35 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing not provided; must have housing in the Seattle area.

Compensation

$20.00/hour, 35 hours/week, 7 weeks

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Additional Benefits

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.