Overview
Conservation Begins Here
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), Americas #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire students for the programs.
Training Dates: 5/8/23 5/12/23 (paid mandatory training)
Program Dates: 5/8/23 8/4/23 (13 weeks)
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm (40 hours/week)
Location (City and State): Vienna, VA
Transportation and Site Location: The crew leader must provide their own transportation to and from the worksite at 1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182. The specific parking lot the crew will meet every morning is located at the maintenance yard at Wolf Trap. See this Google Maps pin for exact location.
Leader Benefits and Compensation:
$750 weekly stipend
$250 travel stipend
Qualifications:
Experience working with youth or young adults (18 years old+) 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
Must be able to attend Crew Leader training: 5/8/23 5/12/23..
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.
