Overview
Position Summary – Preservation Crew Leader
Build your hands-on preservation trades skills at multiple National Historic Sites through projects addressing a range of preservation needs, primarily carpentry and preservation maintenance. Crew members will be able to develop their skills in several conservation and general trades, including carpentry, window restoration, wood bridge repair, cedar shingle roof repairs, and other preservation maintenance tasks. The ideal Leader is excited about hands-on trades work, has at least one year of experience and/or training in preservation trades, and is ready to support a team of young people learning trades at historic sites.
Schedule:
June 16 – 20: Training (virtual and on-site)
June 16 – November 7: Project Season
November 10-14: Project wrap-up and reporting
Project Locations: Western Pennsylvania
Flight 93 National Memorial
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
Fort Necessity National Historic Site
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Hours: 40-43 per week, field and admin time
Living Accommodations:
-Housing is provided and shared with the crew, private room will be available.
-Housing is Park Housing, and some travel is required between sites. Crew will have a “Home Base” and travel to 4 different sites, within 2 hours of the home
base, throughout the season.
Compensation:
-$850 per week, before taxes, paid bi-weekly
-$1000 available for travel reimbursement
-$500 Professional Development stipend
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Additional Benefits:
-Wilderness First Aid certification
-Professional Development stipend
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where employees may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.
Qualifications:
-Experience with youth or young adults
-1+ year in preservation trades; carpentry experience required
-Able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks
-Wilderness First Aid by June 9
-21+ years old
-Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
-Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and clean driving record
Required Skills:
-Lead and support crew dynamics and field tasks
-Train members in conservation skills and mentor development
-Coordinate with partners to complete projects and represent SCA
-Manage logistics, documentation, budget, and communication
-Handle field incidents and conflicts
-Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive crew culture
About Student Conservation Association
Today, SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. Members participate in a variety of capacities and contexts. Beyond national parks, members work on marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces in our nation’s urban centers. Members do land management, habitat restoration, trail building, disaster rehabilitation or prevention work, environmental education, public outreach, and more.
