Overview
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Since 1957, program participants have protected and restored national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country. SCA’s Philadelphia Youth Program is based at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum and will have 10 youth crew members and two adult crew leaders. The crew will meet in a central location in Philadelphia each workday and transportation will be provided to project sites. The crew will take part in environmental education trips and activities. This program is an entry-level position with the goal of connecting young people with nature. The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails, managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. Project will include trail work and maintenance, invasive species removal, tree planting, community outreach events, habitat restoration, and litter abatement in various sites. This program meets on Saturdays between September 28- December 14, 2024 (excluding holidays on Nov 9 & Nov 23), 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Crew leaders work 15 hours per week and crew members work 7 hours per week.
Schedule
September 16, 2024 – December 21, 2024
Hours
15 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing not provided members return home at the end of their work day.
Compensation
Hourly position paying $21/hour for up to 15 hours per week. Leader is paid biweekly.
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Additional Benefits
First Aid/CPR
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications:
The Crew Leaders will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, direction, support and supervision of 10 youth members performing climate and sustainability-oriented work; The Crew Leaders will serve as a supervisor and mentor to the members and be responsible for the crew’s overall service, performance, and safety.; Act as a Crew Supervisor, by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics; Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation wor
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.
