John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Programs Offered
SCA Community School Year Crew Position
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Since 1957, program participants have protected and restored national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country. SCA’s Philadelphia Youth Program is based at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum and will have 10 youth crew members and two adult crew leaders. The crew will meet in a central location in Philadelphia each workday and transportation will be provided to project sites. The crew will take part in environmental education trips and activities. This program is an entry-level position with the goal of connecting young people with nature. The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails, managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. Project will include trail work and maintenance, invasive species removal, tree planting, community outreach events, habitat restoration, and litter abatement in various sites. This program meets on Saturdays between September 28- December 14, 2024 (excluding holidays on Nov 9 & Nov 23), 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Crew leaders work 15 hours per week and crew members work 7 hours per week.
Hourly crew member position paying $11/hours for up to 8 hours per week. Member is paid bi-weekly.
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
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SCA Field Leader - Philadelphia Youth Program at…
The Crew Leaders will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, direction, support and supervision of 10 youth members performing climate and sustainability-oriented work; The Crew Leaders will serve as a supervisor and mentor to the members and be responsible for the crew’s overall service, performance, and safety.; Act as a Crew Supervisor, by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics; Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship; Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA. The Crew Leader will interact and collaborate with several service partners in the field on a weekly basis; Creating and maintaining a safe service and project environment; consistently monitoring all aspects of member safety including identification and removal of hazards, the mandatory use of personal protective equipment; and building a culture of safety within the crew; Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff; The leader will complete administrative tasks outside of the crew workday. These tasks will take up to 5 hours per week to complete; Communicating problems, schedule changes and other issues to the Program Manager and service partner(s) where appropriate in a prompt fashion; Operating assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and professionally; Overseeing tool, equipment and material inventory and management.
Hourly position paying $21/hour for up to 15 hours per week. Leader is paid biweekly.
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
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