Field Leader- Metro NYC Crew 3

The Field Leader position at the Student Conservation Association in Bronx, NY, involves guiding a team of 10 high school members in conservation projects throughout NYC. Responsibilities include supervising, training, and managing field tasks while fostering teamwork and communication with partners. Candidates should be physically capable and possess Wilderness First Aid certification. The role requires a commitment from July 1 to August 18, 2025, with a weekly compensation of $900.
Position Summary

As Crew Leader, you will be working with a co-lead to guide and inspire a team of 10 high school aged members from the NY Metro area.This project will focus on several different aspects of conservation stewardship within NYC. Crew members will be introduced to safe and effective tool use. Crew members will work in collaboration with other youth crew members. Crew members will engage in various service activities including trail maintenance, invasive species management, wetland restoration and urban forestry. The goals of these projects are to improve the ecological integrity of the natural areas within NYC and ultimately aid in climate resiliency.

Schedule

Training: June 9, 2025 – June 22, 2025

Unpaid Service Interruption: June 23, 2025 – June 30, 2025

Program Dates: July 1, 2025- August 18, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• 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 agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA
• Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff

Marginal Duties

Leading Environmental Education Days at alternate locations.

Communication with parents/guardians

Required Qualifications

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

Must have a Wilderness First Aid Certification (WFA)- Provided at Training

Must be able to attend Crew Leader training

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must have the ability to legally work in the US

Preferred 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 construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw,

carpentry, landscaping, and gardening

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

NA

Compensation

$900/WK . All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Additional Benefits

Workers Compensation

General Physical Requirements
• Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies.
• Able to stay alert and engaged for extended periods of program time.
• Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program.
• Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including internal or external, safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N95 or other approved face mask or shield, chaps, and appropriate footwear.
• Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others.
• Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and with limited personal time.
• Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others.
• Able to self-manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., temperature, wind, sun, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions.

Working Conditions

Physical labor for up to 8 hours per day

exposed to the elements such as heat or rainy weather

must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more with the assistance of team

Working on uneven terrain

exposed to insects, poison ivy, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.