Conservation Begins Here. 

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire Washington DC area high school students (ages 15-19) and young adult members (18+) for the 2018 DC Summer Conservation Crew Program. 

Program Dates:  

• Mandatory Training Dates: June 1, 2020-June 11, 2020 (Leader paid for training and travel to and from training will be paid by SCA) 

• Program Dates & Work Locations: June 15, 2020 – May 7, 2021 (Work locations will be at C&O Canal Park in Potomac, MD or Williamsport, MD.) 

• For the dates of June 15, 2020 – September 25, 2020, Crew Leader will lead and manage two young adult (18+) members. 

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 3:00pm (A Week), Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 3:00pm, Friday off (B Week) 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for daily management and supervision of SCA young adult members 

• Remove vegetation from historic stone culverts, locks, flumes, abutments, walls and any other historic stone structure within the park boundaries that the NPS deems the need for vegetation removal. 

• Support the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park maintenance staff with routine daily maintenance activities 

• Assist NPS staff with the removal of fallen trees in the park and along the towpath. 

• Leader is responsible for managing work outcomes and member dynamics 

• Facilitate team operations: supplies & equipment and work schedule 

• Manage budget and necessary purchasing for crew and project 

• Manage project/member risk to maintain a safe work environment 

• Promote leadership development within team and evaluate success/potential 

• Work collaboratively with agency on program logistics 

• Ensure successful outcome and delivery of program 

• Ensure compliance of SCA Risk Management policies/procedures 

• Represent SCA in a positive and professional manner 

Qualifications:  

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 

• Must have ability to legally work in the US 

• Must be able to attend mandatory Crew Leader training: June 1- June 11, 2020  

• First Aid certification & CPR required by the start of the training  

• Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching in an educational environment a plus 

• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills, preferred i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening 

• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 9 hours per day, exposed to the elements and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more 

• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required 

• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards 

• Must have personal housing arrangements in Washington DC Area for the Potomac location or in the Hagerstown Area for the Williamsport location. 

Benefits: 

• Full healthcare (medical, vision, dental) 

• Retirement Plan (403b) 

• Paid Time Off (64 Hours) 

• Chainsaw Training 

• CPR/First Aid Training 

Compensation: $800 per week. 

To Apply 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 [email protected] with the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application. 

SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity. 

For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org