chicago conservation corps crew leaders
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The Student Conservation Association and Friends of the Forest Preserves are currently accepting applications for Crew Leader positions for the 2021 Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps.
CREW LEADER DUTIES: Co-lead, supervise, transport, and mentor a team of 10 high school youth, ages 14-19 for six weeks (Mon-Fri). Complete an assortment of hands-on conservation and restoration projects within different areas in the Forest Preserves of Cook County and plan and lead weekly educational field days. Administrative and reporting duties are required as they relate to data management, photo documentation, and youth assessments. Crew leaders will also be expected to facilitate a provided environmental education curriculum.
Crew Leaders will conduct daily health screening questionnaires with their members and monitor all work activities to ensure that participants are following COVID-19 safety protocols.
PREREQUISITES: Crew Leader applicants that come out for FPCC volunteer events removing invasive plants or helping out at a Nature Center have a better chance of securing a position for the summer. Events are led by certified leaders who instruct you on how to remove invasive species among other activities. To find an event go to http://fpdcc.com/volunteer.
APPLY TODAY! Email resume and cover letter to Samuel Vergara, [email protected] and Melissa Agarwal, [email protected]
FOR HIGHEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY April 1st, 2021 Applicants are highly encouraged to apply early as positions are filled on a rolling basis.
DATES OF SERVICE:n Program Dates:
July 6th – Aug 13th, 2021
n Paid Crew Leader Training: • Virtual: June 21st – June 25th
• Local In-Person Training: June 28th – July 2nd
COMPENSATION
n $18.50/hr
QUALIFICATIONS
21 yrs or older; valid driver’s license for 3+ years and clean driving record; must be able to attend virtual as well as local Chicago training (see dates above); current Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certifications or ability to obtain before program start date; outdoor skills; experience working with diverse groups of youth; ability to maintain safe, productive and enjoyable work environment; strong interest in working with and mentoring youth. Plant identification skills, knowledge of Midwestern ecology, or knowledge of the forest preserves is a big plus!
Equal opportunity employer promoting diversity in the environmental community.
CHICAGO CONSERVATION CORPS CREW LEADERS