Trail Project Leaders

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national force of conservation volunteers is seeking experienced, quality oriented outdoor leaders to supervise teams of five interns responsible for completing trail maintenance and construction projects. Working in partnership with USDA Forest Service, each SCA team will complete an array of projects aimed at protecting and enhancing the trail corridor.  Projects will be in both front country and back country settings. Each Trail team will be made up of one project leader and 4 or 5 team members. These are full-time, seasonal positions.

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

• Supervise the work skills training of corps members
• Manage the quality & technique of trail 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

Position Locations:

• Pacific Crest Trail, CA, OR, WA
• George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, VA
• Pisgah National Forest, NC
• Finger Lakes National Forest, NY
• Umatilla National Forest, OR
• Wallowa Whitman National Forest, OR
• Olympic National Forest, WA
• Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, CA
• Eldorado National Forest, CA
• Santa Fe National Forest, NM

Qualifications:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• 1-3 years prior experience supervising young adults in an outdoor wilderness setting
• 1-2 years previous trail construction experience
• Current Wilderness First Responder/CPR certification
• Possess High School diploma, Bachelors degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required
• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to carry heavy loads up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment exposed to the elements for extended periods of time
• Previous chainsaw experience preferred but not required

Program Dates:

Positions begin in April 12, 2010 with Project Leader Training and are 5 to 9 months long.

Training and Program Dates:

Early April 2010 Training will cover the following:

•  Traditional Trail Work Skills
• Advanced Certifications: Leave No Trace, S-212 Chainsaw, Crosscut Saw
• Crew Logistics
• Field Operations
•  Risk Management
•  Agency Relations

Compensation:

• Salary range $500-$545 per week, paid biweekly.
• Paid training including up to $500 reimbursement for WFR recertification fees.
• Seasonal benefits available.
• Full medical benefits option for project leaders rehired for a 2nd season.

To apply:

Application deadline March 31, 2010

Login or Sign-up. Select Crew/Project Leader when prompted.  Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume &  3 references.  If you are having technical difficulties, please email leaders@thesca.org with Trails Project Leader in the subject line.

SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to workforce diversity.