Peninsula Climate Resiliency Crew Summer 2024

Program Dates: 7/1/24 - 8/2/24

About us: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, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country.

Program Description:
Project Location: San Mateo and Santa Clara County

The Peninsula Climate Resilience Corps will work to implement projects and engage the community, assessing their needs and their knowledge of climate resiliency.

Projects could include San Mateo County Parks (trail maintenance and invasive removal), MidPeninsula Open Space (habitat restoration), Santa Clara Open Space Authority (fuels reduction), and other local parks.

The team will have Friday recreation and education opportunities and the second to last week of work will be a camping trip with the opportunity to learn from local rangers and continue work projects. All gear and food will be provided on the camping trip; members will learn how to set up tents, and cook and live outdoors safely, under guidance from crew leaders.

SCA leaders will pick up and drop off members at central location. Members are expected to be prepared for the work day: on time, with their lunch and water packed.

Participants should wear all leather boots to work each day. SCA has a limited number of boots to loan members who don't have their own (members can message staff to request boots).

Working environment might be cool in the morning and possibly hot during the day; crew members should dress in layers to be prepared. SCA will provide gloves, helmet, eye protection, and training in the safe use of hand tools.

Acceptance of this position means the members understands it is a full time commitment during the dates of the program, and will communicate to their crew leaders if there is any potential conflict.

The team will consist of 8 members and 2 leaders.

Member Benefits:

• $17/hour, 35 hours/week, bi-weekly pay
• Earn a stipend or wage for your work
• Explore green jobs and career opportunities
• Complete important conservation projects in the Peninsula community
• Participate in professional development and skill building as a team
• Alumni benefits after successful completion of program
• SCA gear package

Member Qualifications:

• Local resident in the South Bay/Peninsula Area
• Experience or interest with conservation work skills or related skills preferred – i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
• 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 be a high-school student, recent graduates OK.
• Must have the ability to legally work in the US

Additional Information:
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fridays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Training may include:

• Project tool use and safety
• Basic first aid
• Field tool use
• Plant ID
• Trail building and maintenance skills
• Safety and risk management

To Apply:

• Visit the SCA Career Website.

• Search Climate Resiliency or Bay Area to find position.

• Create a profile and complete your application in the ADP website.

• You will be asked to upload your resume, provide references, work experience, and contact information.

• IMPORTANT! Once your application is complete, please email apalomo@thesca.org with the position of interest listed in the subject line.

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