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Student Conservation Association. |
| City: | Boise |
| State/Province: | ID |
| Type of Employment: | Temporary |
| Environmental Categories: | Conservation |
| Industries: | Other/Not Classified |
| Required Education: | Bachelors Degree |
| Job Description: |
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national force of conservation volunteers is seeking experienced, quality oriented outdoor leaders to lead teams of corps members to complete various conservation projects in partnership with federal land management agencies across the US. The project focus areas are the following: · Fire Monitoring, Fire Management, Fire Education · Trail building, Trail Mapping · Visitor Use Surveys · Invasive Species Control, Botany · Habitat Restoration Each team consists of 1 Project Leader and 4-6 corps members. Project lengths vary from 3- 8 months. To review the details of specific positions available please go to www.thesca.org/leaders. 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
Program Dates: Position begins April 9th with Project Leader Orientation for one week in Boise, ID to cover technical field skills and SCA processes. Corps members arrive mid to late May. Project Leader end dates vary by position. Dates are subject to change. Compensation: Salary $530-$560 per week, paid biweekly with some seasonal benefits possible. To apply: Go to www.thesca.org and 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 so we may review your application. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to workforce diversity. |
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| Company Name: | Student Conservation Association |
| Post Date: | 02/09/2012 |
