Field Leader - East Bay Climate Resilience Corps

Student Conservation Association•Hayward, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The East Bay Climate Resilience Corps will work to implement projects to address critical environmental, climate, and conservation needs in parks and open spaces across the East Bay Area, CA. Projects could occur at Meek Park (urban agriculture), East Bay Regional Parks (wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration), San Leandro (park and residential tree equity care), and Benicia State Recreation Area (park improvements). The team will have Friday recreation and education opportunities and the second to last week of work will be a camping trip with the opportunity to learn from local rangers and continue work projects. All gear and food will be provided on the camping trip; members will learn how to set up tents, and cook and live outdoors safely, under guidance from crew leaders. SCA leaders are provided with vehicles and will pick up and drop off members at central location. Members are expected to be prepared for the workday: on time, with their lunch and water packed. Participants should wear all leather boots to work each day. SCA has a limited number of boots to loan members who don't have their own. Working environment might be cool in the morning and possibly hot during the day; crew members should dress in layers to be prepared. SCA will provide gloves, helmet, eye protection, and training in the safe use of hand tools. The team will consist of 6 members, 2 senior members, and 2 leaders.

Requirements

Local to the Bay Area, ideally East Bay
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
Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching or environmental education
Must be able to attend Leader Training in June, specific dates and times TBD
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must have the ability to legally work in the US
Must be able to pass a Wilderness First Aid Certification course
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 standard

Nice To Haves

Wilderness First Aid or Responder Certification
Experience with conservation projects including trail building, tree planting, urban agriculture

Responsibilities

Supervising and leading a crew of young adult members in conservation service work and activities that could include: Trail maintenance
Planting, pruning, watering, and mulching
Urban farming
Invasive species management and mitigation
Basic carpentry and infrastructure projects
Conduct site visits with land management staff and complete job hazard assessments.
Driving an SCA Provided vehicle to facilitate crew member transportation needs and to transport tools and materials throughout Solano County.
Supporting members to complete timecards on a biweekly basis.
Tracking metrics and outputs with respect to project activities