Urban Green - East Bay School Year Climate Crew Senior Member

Conservation Crew Member

A crew of six high school aged members, two senior crew members (18+) and two young adult Field Leaders will complete conservation projects around the East Bay Area. All projects conducted outdoors. Crews work every other Saturday starting from October 17th, 2026 through May 15th, 2027. An overnight two night camping trip is scheduled for the springtime. The crews main goal for the school year season is to gain conservation work skills through hands on experiences and complete projects designed to increase climate resiliency and access to green spaces in their communities.

Hosting Organization: The Student Conservation Association, Inc

Location: East SF Bay Area, CA

This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are available within 30 minutes. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.

Schedule: October 17, 2026 - May 15, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Senior crew members will mainly be working on completing conservation work projects with our local worksite partners. Other crew duties and activities include obtaining First Aid/CPR certification, camping and practical outdoor skills, tool use skills and maintenance, urban agriculture basics, engaging in community outreach & climate change educational activities, and assisting local volunteer events. A program outcome goal is for crew members to increase their local ecological knowledge and awareness, and through their work find meaningful connection with nature to become lifelong stewards and advocates of our shared natural resources.

Marginal Duties: Senior crew members are expected to take on leadership support tasks in their role, assisting the two Field Leaders and learning valuable leadership skills. They will also help complete a cumulative end of season multi media project to present on graduation, complete post season surveys and provide camping feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Be a high school student or freshly graduated who is 18 years old
• Must be available for all program dates, barring emergencies
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor in the outdoors for up to 8 hours per day, rain or shine barring inclement weather. This includes lifting heavy materials, digging with shovels and using other hand tools, planting trees/native plants, weeding, and some light construction.
• A team-oriented mindset and desire to work and learn outdoors
• Must have the ability to legally work in the USA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in conservation work or related environments/skills

Hours: 14 per week

Living Accommodations: None provided - must live locally

Compensation: $18.50 per hour paid on a bi-weekly basis; All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information: Driving is not required

Additional Benefits: First Aid/CPR

Equal Opportunity Statement: The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.