IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Conservation Begins Here.
SCA, America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified individuals to lead local high school students in the 2011 Chicago Crew Program, working in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.
Primary Responsibilities:
Crew Manager
• Lead and manage work outcomes and crew dynamics
• Actively manage project & member risk to maintain a safe work environment
• Plan for and carry out Environmental Education & Green Job Readiness curriculum
• Possibility of organizing and leading 3 day recreation trip after completion of work project (typically backpacking, hiking, canoeing, or sightseeing)
Technical Advisor
• Supervise the skills training & safe tool use of crew members
• Manage the quality & technique of work performed
• Promote leadership development within team
Partnership Representative
• Manage relationship with agency partner
• Work collaboratively with agency on program logistics
• Ensure successful and timely completion of work project
Program Administrator
• Communicate with SCA field support staff as required
• Complete required program reporting and documentation
• Manage vehicles, equipment and any necessary purchasing for crew and project
• Ensure compliance with all SCA Risk Management policies & procedures
Qualifications:
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Possess High School diploma, Bachelors degree preferred
- Experience teaching or working with urban youth in outdoor setting
- Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards or reliable method of transportation required
- Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards and medical screening
- Possess current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain
- Must attend SCA Crew Leader Orientation Training
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
- Knowledge and experience with a variety of hand tools
- Hike and work in a variety of weather conditions
- Have or willing to obtain a Illinois Herbicide License
Program Dates: July 5th -August 14th
Mandatory Training Dates: June 1st – June 10th and local training June 20th -22nd
Compensation: up to $3695 total salary depending on experience & crew length.
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