Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship

SCMTS is seeking a Summer Youth Trail Crew Lead to oversee a youth-oriented trail crew in the field this summer.. This temporary position will lead the Summer Youth Trail Crew, a program in partnership between the City of Santa Cruz and SCMTS. The two organizations work together to hire five high-school-age crew members who work in City of Santa Cruz parks from June through early August.. This position is ideal for candidates who are looking for experience in construction, natural resources management, parks and recreation management, or other related fields.. ● Performing trail construction and maintenance labor under the direction of the Trails Stewardship Coordinator and Community Engagement Manager.. Submit a brief cover letter, resume, and two professional references to emma@santacruztrails.org with “Summer Youth Trail Crew Lead” in the subject line.

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Position Summary: SCMTS is seeking a Summer Youth Trail Crew Lead to oversee a youth-oriented trail crew in the field this summer. This temporary position will lead the Summer Youth Trail Crew, a program in partnership between the City of Santa Cruz and SCMTS. The two organizations work together to hire five high-school-age crew members who work in City of Santa Cruz parks from June through early August. This position is ideal for candidates who are looking for experience in construction, natural resources management, parks and recreation management, or other related fields. Experience working at summer camps and with youth is a plus. Applicants should apply by May 8, 2024. The start date is Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Duty StatementResponsibilities include but are not limited to:● Leadership and daily oversight of a five-person youth trail crew.● Serving as an ambassador of SCMTS and representing our organization daily in the field.● Maintaining safe job site conditions. Follow and enforce SCMTS safety regulations for crew and volunteers.● Scouting and identifying potential work projects to perform with the crew.● Performing trail construction and maintenance labor under the direction of the Trails Stewardship Coordinator and Community Engagement Manager.● Assisting with implementation of volunteer trail work events.● Ensuring use of best practices for all trail and park projects. Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.● Inspecting and maintaining SCMTS tools and equipment to ensure a high level of safety and functionality.● Safe chainsaw use for simple bucking and brushing.● Safely operating vehicles and tow trailers. QualificationsThe below are desired when starting:● Volunteer or professional experience building and maintaining trails.● Demonstrated knowledge of basic trail construction, maintenance, and design.● Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.● Ability to make decisions independently.● Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to follow written and oral direction, and superb communication skills.● Ability and desire to work with volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and skill levels.● Valid driver's license and reliable transportation and willingness to load personal vehicles with tools and PPE. To Apply Submit a brief cover letter, resume, and two professional references to emma@santacruztrails.org with “Summer Youth Trail Crew Lead” in the subject line. Please include any pertinent information, including professional and personal experience, that is relevant to the position.

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