SCA, the nation’s leading conservation service organization for young people, is seeking responsible leaders for our exciting Pittsburgh summer program.Crew Leaders will work with urban youth, aged 15-18, performing outdoor work in parks and community settings.
Partners include land management agencies like Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Citiparks, and Allegheny County Parks. SCA specializes in linking youth with meaningful work that might otherwise not be done.
Your SCA crew might:
- Construct and maintain trails through parks and forests
- Improve and conserve wildlife habitats
- Revitalize abandoned urban properties
- Work on an community farm or garden
In addition to supervising service projects, leaders will plan and lead weekly field trips designed to build an ethic of community and environmental stewardship with participants.
Specific qualifications include experience teaching or working with urban youth, ability to maintain safe, productive and enjoyable work environment, strong interest in working with and mentoring youth, and relevant outdoor experience.
To lead a high school crew, you must:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be eligible to work in the U.S.
- Valid Drivers License Recommended.
- Be in good physical condition (if selected you will be required to submit written results from a recent physical exam)
- Obtain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Agree to a background check done at SCA's expense (includes a current driving record).
- Attend mandatory Crew Leader Orientation and Work Skills Training June 14-22.
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Salary: $500 per week
Program Dates: July 7- August 15, 2008
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Applicant must be able to:
- Carry heavy loads up to 40 lbs.
- Use a variety of hand tools
- Hike and work in a variety of weather conditions
- Drive a passenger mini-van and/or SUV in a
variety of weather conditions
The Student Conservation Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to
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