Field Leader - Prince William Forest Park Youth Crew

Student Conservation Association•Triangle, VA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.