2021 Houston Summer Crew Leader

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Job description

Conservation Begins Here.

The SCA and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Katy Prarie Conservancy, and Harris County Flood Control are looking for a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and independent conservation team to join the 2020 Gulf-Houston Roving Restoration Conservation Corps.

Program Dates: June 14th- August 13th

Training Dates: ­ June 7th- June 11th (mandatory paid training)

Primary Responsibilities:

Co-lead, supervise, transport, and mentor a team of 10 high school youth, ages 14-19 for six weeks (Mon-Fri). Complete an assortment of hands-on conservation and restoration projects within different areas on various project locations, and plan and lead weekly educational field days. Administrative and reporting duties are required as they relate to data management, photo documentation, and youth assessments. Crew Leaders will also be expected to facilitate a provided environmental education curriculum.

Please note, projects vary from partner to site. Responsibilities can include; Invasive species management; data collection, trailwork in public viewing andrecreational areas.

The program composition will consist of 2 Youth Project leaders and 10 Youth Conservation Team Members and will be managed by the SCA Houston Program Manager.

Specifically, the Crew Leader will:

• 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 work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship
• Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA
• Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff

Qualifications:

• Experience working with youth, 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 most occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required by the start of training
• Must be able to attend Crew Leader training
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have ability to legally work in the US
• Must have a valid driver's license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards
• Must be able to meet SCA's criminal background check standards
• Must have personal housing arrangements in program city

Compensation: $650/week total salary, paid training

To Apply: Go to the application link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page. This is the only way for us to know your application has been submitted.

FOR HIGHEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY May 5th, 2021 Applicants are highly encouraged to apply early as positions are filled on a rolling basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $650.00 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Work Remotely:

• No