DC Environmental Education Program Leader

Conservation Begins Here

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire DC area youth for the Urban Tree House Environmental Education program.   

Training Dates:  June 18 – June 22, 2022 (mandatory paid training)  
Program Dates:  June 27 – August 12, 2022 
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8am- 4pm. Up to five hours per week of administrative work outside of normal work hours.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

SCA’s DC Urban Tree House (UTH) provides free environmental education programs for DC area youth (K-12). It gives DC youth the opportunity to have fun experiences in nature, become aware of their relationship with the environment, and participate in hands-on conservation projects. The leader for the UTH program will be responsible for managing the daily sessions and supporting two interns. In collaboration with the interns, the leader will develop daily lesson plans for each session and coordinate with chaperones from participating groups. The leader and interns will host two sessions per day for participating groups. The leader will also be responsible for collecting data and reporting session outputs. The program is based out of Anacostia Park in Washington, DC with support from the National Park Service.  

Qualifications: 

• Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching or environmental education a plus 
• Ability to work in an outdoor setting and be physically active for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more 
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required by the start of training 
• Must be able to attend Crew Leader training: June 18 – June 22, 2022 
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 
• Must have ability to legally work in the US 
• Must have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards 
• Must be able to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards 
• Must have personal housing arrangements in Washington DC metro area, preference will be given to candidates already located in and familiar with the area.  

Compensation: $725/week total salary, plus paid training 

How to apply:

Condition of Employment: Beginning on 1/18/22, all new SCA program participants are required to be fully vaccinated. Up to date vaccination is defined as having received a booster shot six months after the Pfizer and Moderna primary series and two months after the Johnson & Johnson primary series. Visit the following website for more information, including medical and religious exemptions: www.thesca.org/covid 

To Apply: Click Login or Sign Up. Create a profile, complete the basic application and then select Leader Application when prompted. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume, and two (2) references. Once your application is complete, you MUST email leaders@thesca.org and SCADC@thesca.org with the position of interest listed in the subject line. This is the only way for us to know your application has been submitted. 

 
FOR HIGHEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY Friday, April 22, 2022. Applicants are highly encouraged to apply early as positions are filled on a rolling basis. 

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For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org