Hello ENVS Community,
Youth Conservation Crew 2017
ADULT CREW LEADER APPLICATION
The Opportunity
Inspire the next generation of conservation leaders through environmental career exposure, technical job skills, interpersonal skills, and community building. In this job, you will mentor and supervise 6 youth ages 14-18 from diverse backgrounds as they complete important work in our natural areas, build job and life skills and earn a paycheck. See our website for more information: www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/ycc
Work dates: June 15 – August 23 (work Monday – Friday / 36 hours per week)
Hourly rate: $15-17/hour
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for (6) adult crew leaders who are:
- Technically proficient in one or more of the following areas: trail building & maintenance; environmental education; habitat restoration or tree care
- Passionate about equity, diversity and culturally responsive leadership
- Skilled facilitators who can create a dynamic, inclusive, growth-oriented & productive work environment
- Knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest
- Mentors who love working with teens and who demonstrate best practices of teaching, leading, community building and job skills progression
- Excited about working alongside teens outdoors in Portland Parks & Recreation’s natural areas all summer
We encourage people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders and abilities to apply, as well as English Language Learners.
Apply by March 4th for priority consideration.
For your application to be complete, submit:
- Resume
- List of 3 references
- Answers to the 7 questions on the following page (up to 3 pages in length)
E-mail your complete application to: kelly.rosteck@portlandoregon.gov