Great Green Job of the Week: Project Leaders & Restoration Crews

Conservation Begins Here.

SCA, America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified individuals to lead volunteers in trail building and habitat restoration projects. Opportunities in the southern California area will be available, so apply today.

Responsibilities:

To safely supervise/manage a team of 6 members in a backcountry setting; which includes completing work to Forest Service and SCA standards, managing the use of vehicles and other equipment, establishing and maintaining a safe environment for a diverse group to live, ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals as well as agency personnel, conducting environmental education, community living and conflict resolution when necessary.

Maintain a budget, complete reports and evaluations of agency, work, and members in a timely manner. Working knowledge of GPS/GIS, ability to drive off highway while pulling a trailer.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Experience in resource management and/or Biology, Bachelors degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
• Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification needed
• Ability to manage groups in a residential setting
• Backcountry living and supervisory experience preferred
• Working knowledge of GIS, GPS

Training and Program Dates: Training to start Mid July 2009, program to start immediately following

Compensation: $575 per week (dependent on experience)

To Apply:

Send cover letter and resume via email or mail to the attention of Field Leader.

SCA
PO Box 550
Charlestown, NH 03603

OR

Apply online at https://rm.thesca.org/candidate/default.cfm Select Crew/Project Leader when prompted

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