Contact Name: Jennifer St. Pierre
Company/Organization/Agency: The Student Conservation Associtation
Address: 689 River Road, Charlestown, New Hampshire 03603 United States
Email Address: jstpierre@thesca.org
Contact Phone: (603) 504-3282
Job Title: Human Resource Coordinator
Job Description: You can make a difference this summer by being a part of a program that promotes youth leadership development and environmental stewardship! The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is a dynamic, nonprofit national organization that encourages and supports youth in service to the environment. The SCA is currently accepting applications for Crew Leader positions for our 2015 Detroit Conservation Leadership Corps Summer Program.
Responsibilities: Crew Leaders co-lead, mentor and facilitate a crew of 10 Detroit youth, ages 15-18, working collaboratively on various conservation service projects designed to build an ethic of community and environmental stewardship. Projects include trail and park maintenance, habitat restoration, neighborhood green space revitalization and urban agriculture. In addition, Crew Leaders will facilitate pre and post-program planning which includes crew training, environmental education and comprehensive reporting. Program dates are Tuesday, July 5th - Friday, August 12th. All Crew Leaders must attend a mandatory, all expenses paid, residential training in June 14th-23rd.
Compensation: up to $3850 total salary depending on experience and crew length.
Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 21 years old; able to legally work in the US; have a valid driver's license and clean driving record; First Aid/CPR certification (by program start date), experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18); experience as a teacher or leader in an educational environment; familiarity with and passion for the Detroit community.
How to apply: Please send resume and cover letter articulating your interest in and qualification for the position to SCA Detroit Program Manager, Alycia Chuney at achuney@thesca.org. Please also feel free to email with questions as Crew leaders are hired on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Job Start Date: 6/14/2016
Application Deadline: 8/12/2016
Additional Information: http://thesca.atsondemand.com/