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The Cleveland Tree Care Team Leader will lead team projects on the ground and complete urban and community forestry work alongside team members. In addition, the leader will track and manage the crew schedule and budget, and complete weekly administrative duties including submitting output logs, reporting incidents, checking in with SCA Program staff, approving member timecards, and managing the SCA team vehicle. The team leader has a unique opportunity to advance community forestry and environmental justice in Cleveland, while working to build the next generation of conservation leaders.
Job Responsibility:
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.
Requirements:
Youth experience: Documented experience with young adults (ages 18-25) in an educational, mentorship, or conservation capacity
Conservation experience: Experience with hands-on outdoor conservation work, including but not limited to landscaping, trailbuilding, tree care, or similar
Driving & background check: Must have a valid driver's license for 3 or more years and meet SCA's MVR and criminal background check standards
Additional requirements: Minimum age of 21
legally authorized to work in the U.S.
able to attend mandatory SCA training sessions including possible out of town leadership training
Certification: CPR certification & Wilderness First Aid or approved 16-hour First Aid course equivalent required.
What we offer:
Salary: $850/week living allowance (pre-tax)
SCA warm weather uniform package
Four (4) days of paid time off (PTO) during the field season (June 8 – September 15)
Access to a national network of professional resources and alumni peer group
Training – SCA Field Leader Training, Wilderness First Aid, ongoing professional development training and mentorship, urban forestry training and option to seek relevant certifications, value $2000+