Overview
Training Dates: 9/11/23 – 9/18/23 (paid mandatory training) *subject to change
Program Dates: 9/23/23 – 4/27/24 – total of 20 weeks/weekends (includes holiday breaks)
Location (City and State): Alameda and Solano County
Primary Responsibilities:
The East Bay Climate Resilience Corps will work to implement projects and engage the community, assessing their needs and their knowledge of climate resiliency.
Projects will be located in the City of Vallejo and City of San Leandro (tree plantings and maintenance), the Bay Ridge Trail (signage, trail stabilization), Brannan Island State Recreation Area, Solano Land Trust Rush Ranch, and the City Of Hayward (trail maintenance). To integrate community engagement, the leader will facilitate the members to conduct an outreach and awareness campaign, connecting their work to climate resiliency and developing project recommendations for further supporting community resilience to the climate crises through access to parks, improved open spaces, and decreased urban heat island effect.
Qualifications:
Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching or environmental education a plus
· Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred – i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
· Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
· First Aid and CPR certified or ability to obtain prior to start
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.
