Field Leader - Acadia Crew

Student Conservation Association•Bar Harbor, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Leader - Acadia Crew will travel from NYC to Acadia National Park in Maine, with an overnight stop at Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire. The program will involve conservation stewardship service work, environmental education, and recreation. A major project includes supporting Acadia's Soils to Summits initiative by hiking pH neutral soil to the peak of Mount Sargent for soil rehabilitation. The majority of the program will be at Acadia National Park, with day trips to other regional sites.

Requirements

21+ years of age
A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Camping Experience
Youth Development Experience

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise all daily activities, ensuring participation and engagement
Ensure safety at all times, including proper tool use, risk management, and emergency response
Teach and model stewardship skills and environmental ethics
Manage camp operations (schedule, meals, logistics, group flow)
Support youth development through mentorship, conflict resolution, and positive behavior guidance
Maintain clear communication with participants, co-leaders, and program staff
Uphold program policies and create a safe, inclusive environment
Complete daily logs or brief reports on activities and incidents
Take photos or help document the program (as appropriate)
Assist with gear tracking, inventory, and supply management
Support communication with partners or site hosts
Help coordinate transportation or end-of-day logistics
Step in to cover group needs as situations arise
Create an appropriate learning environment for members to learn new skills
Facilitate group processes including group decision-making, hazard analyses, conflict management.
Communicate with program supervisor regarding crew, equipment, and programmatic needs.
Assess members' skill level, reliability, and judgment in order to adjust supervision level according to the progress of the crew.
Comprehend and uphold all SCA Policies and Procedures throughout the position after successfully completing all SCA Leader online and in-person trainings.
Respond appropriately and in line with SCA incident management protocols in times of high stress, such as when encountering large and/or potentially hazardous animals, severe weather, medical emergency, or other incident.
Complete various administrative tasks including managing a budget, arranging accommodations, retaining receipts and reconciling purchases, communicating with agency contact, etc., as applicable to the position.
Provide evidence of all required certifications.
Carry a backpacking pack weighing approximately 45% of body weight over varied, loose, inclined terrain for up to a maximum of 15 miles per day with adequate breaks.
Grip a third point of contact for balance while crossing rivers/streams or ascending/descending sloped trails.
If intentionally or unintentionally submerged, maintain a face-up position in the water, and make progress through the water to shore or a rescue boat while wearing a Personal Flotation Device.
Re-board or enter a boat or watercraft from the water after training and orientation to the boat’s safety procedures and safety equipment.