Project Leader – Cuyahoga River Team
Cleveland OH
Starting Date: April 12, 2015
Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks experienced conservation leaders to manage members for two Cuyahoga River Teams for a 6 month period.
The Crooked River Cooperative Weed Management Area Partnership, in cooperation with the Cuyahoga River Community Planning Organization, SCA and the Conservancy for Cuyahoga National Park Environmental Education Center, will implement the goals and strategies of the regional partnership to prevent and reduce invasive plants within the Cuyahoga River Watershed. The project will establish a regional team working across jurisdictional boundaries for on-the-ground eradication and work with local entities to expand the education and awareness of invasive plant prevention measures in the watershed
The SCA teams will live in and around the Cleveland, OH area and travel to various locations to perform their work. The SCA teams will live in housing provided by SCA.
Program Dates: April 12, 2015- November 14, 2015; includes mandatory Project Leader training.
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 ?eld 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
Experience and Skills:
Qualifcations:
Minimum 21 years of age
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility veri?cation document form upon hire
Minimum 2 years prior experience supervising young adults in an outdoor setting
Current Wilderness First Responder or Aid/CPR certi?cation
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience
Strong computer skills
Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to hike up to 4 miles per day/ 8 hours per day on varied terrain.
Ability to work and live in the outdoors exposed to the elements for extended periods of time
To Apply: Visit https://www.thesca.org/. Click Login or Sign-up. Create a profle, 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 “Project Leader- Cuyahoga River Team” listed in the subject so we may review your application.
SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org