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About the Role
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on conservation programs for youth and adults. SCA New York partners with state agencies and non-profit organizations across the state, offering 10-month positions where members engage in conservation stewardship projects and public education.
Responsibilities
- Assist and lead conservation stewardship projects, including fire monitoring, phenology trail monitoring, mapping, and removing invasive species.
- Assess and maintain park trails, including structural repairs, clearing water bars, building turnpikes, and assisting with educational improvements.
- Develop educational tools related to trails, such as signs and website descriptions.
- Assist in the supervision of trail stewards.
- Provide outdoor education and recreation programs for the public and school groups, researching, developing, and delivering programs about the site's natural and social history.
- Seek new audiences for education programs.
- Assess and update education programs.
- Lead public recreation programs, such as hikes, year-round.
- Participate in SCA Corps-wide trainings and service projects.
- Engage in project evaluation and reporting.
- Staff the Sam’s Point Visitor Center, assisting patrons, answering phones, and providing education about Leave No Trace and the site's history.
- Provide general information about the site, including directions and park policies.
Requirements
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Valid driver license.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
- A passion for connecting people with nature.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- At least two years of college experience in a relevant field.
- Must be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States.
- Must be at least 18 years or older.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or be actively working to complete one.
- Must be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check.
- Personal vehicle is required for personal travel.
- Must be able to drive a motor vehicle for the NY OPRHP.
- Possess a current and valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle to be operated.
- Provide State Driver's Abstract from your State's DMV.
- Pass New York State OPRHP Driver Training.
- Submit timesheets on a weekly/bi-weekly basis via SCA’s timekeeping system, ADP.
- Submit weekly output reports.
- Submit monthly data reports.
Skills
- Coursework in education, environmental studies or related field.
- Familiarity with the flora and fauna of New York State.
- Specialized training in education such as Project WET and Project WILD considered a plus.
Location
- Cragsmoor, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least two years of college experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete one.
Salary/Compensations
- $500/week
- $1,000/Month housing stipend
Benefits
- Americas AmeriCorps and SCA Orientation
- SCA Risk Management
- Sexual Harassment/Drug Abuse in the Workplace training
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Wilderness First Aid & CPR
- Project WILD & Project AQUATIC
- New York State Outdoor Educator Association Conferences/Events
- Hudson River Ecology training
- Leave No Trace Level 1 training
- Professional Development & Job Readiness
- Service events including Earth Day/Arbor Day, I Love My Park Day, National Trails Day, Patriots Day of Service and Remembrance, A Day in the Life of the Hudson River
- Health Insurance
- AmeriCorps eligibility
About the Company
- The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on conservation programs for youth and adults.
- Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, historic landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.
- SCA New York partners with state agencies and non profit organizations across the state of New York.
- SCA New York members serve in 10-month positions alongside conservation professionals, engaging in conservation stewardship projects and education services for the general public.
Equal Opportunity
- The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.