WildCorps Project Leader

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America's #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire young adults for our WildCorps program.

WildCorps is a partnership between SCA and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) which completes a wide variety of conservation projects on lands within the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS). The WildCorps team is composed of 1 Project Leader and 4 members.

The team will complete a variety of conservation projects throughout BLM managed lands in Southern California. These projects may include, but are not limited to: vertical mulch restoration, fence/hard barrier construction, public outreach, route monitoring, water monitoring, kiosk installation, fence removal, trail construction, and other conservation projects as needed.

During field based hitches of up to 12 days in length, the team will live and work out of tent camps, in close proximity to worksites. Field-life is rugged, and while on hitch, members and leaders should expect to live without electricity, running water, and cell phone reception; additionally, while on hitch, this program is alcohol and tobacco free.

For a more in-depth look at this position, please reference the blog from two of our previous WildCorps teams:

2011-2012 WildCorps 

2012-2013 WildCorps 

Program Dates: Aug 6, 2013 – July 31, 2014

Primary Responsibilities:

Crew Manager

• Lead and manage work outcomes and crew dynamics
• Facilitate team operations: food planning/purchasing, tools & equipment, vehicles, housing arrangements
• Actively manage project/member risk to maintain a safe work environment

Technical Advisor

• Assist in the technical skills training of corps members
• Manage the quality & technique of work performed
• Promote leadership development within team and evaluate success & potential

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 budget and necessary purchasing for crew and project
• Ensure compliance with all SCA Risk Management policies & procedures

Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have ability to legally work in the US
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to attend mandatory Project Leader Orientation: (Begins Aug 6, 2013)
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification & CPR required by the start of the training
• 8 months experience leading young adults (ages 18-25), prior leadership experience with SCA preferred
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills; previous arid land restoration experience preferred
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 10 hours per day, exposed to the elements and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
• Valid driver's license and MVR that meets SCA standards required; experience operating 4x4 vehicles preferred
• Ability to meet SCA's criminal background check standards

Compensation: $545 – 560 per week, depending on experience. Full benefit package available.

To Apply: Click Login or Sign Up. Create a profile, complete the basic application and then select the Leader Application when prompted. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume & 3 references. Once your application is complete, please email leaders@thesca.org with the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application.

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