Field Leader - Prince William Forest Park Youth Crew

Job description

Position Summary This position will directly support and direct the Youth Conservation Corps crew at Prince William Forest Park with assistance from Park staff. Youth Conservation Corps is a summer employment program for local youth (ages 15-18) who work, earn and learn together doing outdoor conservation projects. The majority of this work is performed outdoors, completing projects such as maintaining park signs, repairing park structures like board walks and picnic tables; painting and staining; landscape and trail maintenance; and other duties as assigned. Location: Triangle, VA: Schedule: June 1, 2026 - August 14, 2026 Key Duties and Responsibilities: Act as a Crew Supervisor, by co-leading a team of crew members, facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics; Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship; Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with agency partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA; Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organiz...