What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Leader - Prince William Forest Park Youth Crew position at Student Conservation Association, Inc?
Position Summary
This position will directly support and direct the Youth Conservation Corps crew at Prince William Forest Park with assistance from Park staff. Youth Conservation Corps is a summer employment program for local youth (ages 15-18) who work, earn and learn together doing outdoor conservation projects. The majority of this work is performed outdoors, completing projects such as maintaining park signs, repairing park structures like board walks and picnic tables; painting and staining; landscape and trail maintenance; and other duties as assigned.
Location
Triangle, VA
Schedule
June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Act as a Crew Supervisor, by co-leading a team of crew members, 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 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; After passing SCA MVR check and driver safety courses, Leader must be able to safely transport crew from morning pick-up, worksites, and afternoon drop off the SCA rental truck and/or van.
Marginal Duties
Crew leaders should expect to complete ~3-5 hours/weekly to complete crew leader administration tasks. These tasks may include coding expense receipts, uploading photos from the field, writing incident reports, attending weekly staff check-in meetings, or reviewing member time logs, among other things.
Required Qualifications
Ability to attend overnight 2 week SCA Leader Training; 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 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 pass SCA Motor Vehicle Report standards; Must be able to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards.
Optional Benefit: This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching or environmental education preferred; Leaders will work in new outdoor environments, being excited and open to new experiences is strongly desired; Experience working in a team; Open to learning new skills; Park maintenance skills preferred.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
No housing provided: candidates must live near site.
Compensation
$900/week
$45/month cell phone stipend
bi-weekly pay schedule
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Additional Benefits
Defensive Drive Training
First Aid/CPR
Wilderness First Aid Training
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.