Conservation Technician jobs in Scranton, PA

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The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country.

Training Dates:(02/26/2024- to 03/08/2024)(paid mandatory training)

ProgramDates:(03/11/2024 to 12/06/2024)

Location (City and State):Pennsylvania Multiple: Altoona, Dubois, Harrisburg, Meadville, Norristown, Pittsburgh, Somerset, Williamsport, Wilkes-Barre

PrimaryResponsibilities:

The SCA in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is seeking outgoing individuals to join the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps as Project Leaders for the 2024 field season. Project Leaders train, supervise, and administer a crew of five young adults as they work on a variety of conservation projects, career development, and environmental education. Project Leaders work closely with SCA and DCNR staff to ensure a successful and meaningful season for their crews. This is a Full-Time contract position.

Specifically, the Crew Leader will:

• Act as aCrewSupervisorby facilitatingteamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics
• Serve as anAdvisorby training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship
• Act as aProject Managerby communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA. Projects Leaders also coordinate professional development and environmental education opportunities throughout the season
• Perform tasks as aProgram Administratorby organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing abudget, and communicating with SCA staff

Leader Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of leadership, teaching, or supervisory experience
• Strong preference for experience working with youth or young adults ages 18-30.
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills- i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening.
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/ or move 40 pounds or more
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Current Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification required by the start of training
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have the ability to work in the US legally
• 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 Housing in/near the program city. No housing is provided.

Leader Benefits and Compensation:

• $800 weekly stipend
• Paid Time Off, Optional Employee Sponsored Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement)
• Trainings may include: Trail Construction and Maintenance Training, Chainsaw Training USFS - A/B Bucker, Mental Health First Aid, Basic Carpentry/construction techniques

Questions can be directed to Program Manager Stephen Luteran | sluteran@thesca.org

The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer.Click hereto learn more about Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the SCA.