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Salary2024 Chicago Park District All Womens Crew
Conservation Begins Here.
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: (4/15/24-5/4/24) (paid mandatory training)
Program Dates: (4/15/24-11/8/24)
Location (City and State): Chicago, Illinois
Primary Responsibilities: Supervise a crew of 3 young-adult women, ages 18+, in the completion of various conservation projects within the Chicago Park District natural areas (mainly Hegewisch Marsh, Indian Ridge Marsh, Steelworkers Park, Big Marsh Park). The Crew Leader will manage the crew in activities using hand and power tools to complete projects such as: trail/park maintenance; habitat restoration; invasive species removal; herbicide application; and leading stewardship days. Leader will be responsible for managing the group in environmental education workshops, certificate trainings and outdoor recreation, especially while leading the crew in a one-week career\camping trip with the US Forest Service Urban Connection Program at one of our National Forests. The leader will also be responsible for capturing project outcomes through photo documentation, data collection, reporting, and evaluations. Crew leader will have additional support from an
Assistant Crew Leader on the team.
Specifically, the Crew Leader will:
- Act as a Crew Supervisor, by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew
- Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and
- Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely
- Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff
Leader Qualifications:
- Experience working with youth or Young Adults, teaching, or environmental education a plus
- Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred – i.e., trail maintenance, trail
- Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must
- Must be a self-identified woman
- Must be able to obtain Illinois State Herbicide Applicator License within 2 weeks of program start date: 5/6/24-5/20/24
- Must be able to attend Crew Leader training: 4/15/24-5/4/24
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must have the ability to legally work in the US
- Must have a valid driver's license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards
- CPR certification & Wilderness First Aid or approved 16-hour First Aid course equivalent required. *Certification
Leader Benefits and Compensation:
- $920 weekly stipend at 40 hours a week
- CPR/First Aid Training
- Wilderness First Aid Training ($350 value)
- Chainsaw/Brushcutter training
- Illinois Herbicide Applicator License ($100 value)
- Arborist Training
The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Click here to learn more about Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the SCA.
