Student Conservation Association Desert Restoration Corps

Project Leader

Program Description: The Student Conservation Association is the nations largest non-profit youth conservation organization. SCA's Desert Restoration Corps has been working to protect habitat in the Califonia desert for nearly ten years. This is a residential Corps program, which requires commitment, motivation and ability to take initiative in leading a group of college aged volunteers.

Job Description: Work in partnership with the California Desert Districts Ridgecrest and Palm Springs field office in the Mojave Desert to restore habitat damaged by off highway vehicle use in and around Wilderness areas. The team will utilize a variety of techniques in an effort to repair damaged areas, camouflage existing illegal routes and to limit access to sensitive areas. The team may also interface with the public to provide educational information and to enhance user experience. The team will consist of 6 members and 1 Project Leader. Project is 8 months beginning Oct 2, 2008. Project leader will be seasonal (August thru June)with potential for year round employment.

Program Type: Residential
Job Duration: Seasonal:, Fall, Winter, Spring
Job Status: Full-Time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienced
  
• Minimum age requirement 21 years old
  
• Field work/outdoor experience
  
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience
  
• Strong computer skills
  
• Working knowledge of GPS/GIS
  
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Wilderness First Responder/Aid and CPR certification
  
• Ability to hike on varied terrain up to 4 miles/day
  
• Valid driver’s license and driving record within SCA guidelines
  
• Ability to pass SCA background check

Salary: $550/week
Benefits: None
Description of Benefits: Workmans comp provided and option of purchasing insurance
Housing: Provided During Program only
Meals: Provided During Program Only
Comments/Explanation: Crews spend 9 or 10 days in the field with 4 days off between. Housing is optional for staff for at a percentage of cost. Food is provided while in the field

Deadline for Application: July 10 - Open until filled
Start Date / Job Period: ASAP - June 10, 2008 with possibility for year round employment
Application Procedure: Email resume and cover letter Steve Hester

Contact: Steve Hester - Program Director
Address: 55536 Santa Fe Trail Ste D Yucca Valley, Ca 92284
Phone: 760-608-9627
Fax: 760-369-4926
e-mail: stevethesca.org
Website: www.thesca.org