Conservation Technician jobs in Pittsfield, MA

Training Dates: 5/06/2024 - 5/12/2024

Position Dates: 5/13/2024 – 11/27, 2024 (Dates are slightly flexible)

• Act as a Crew Supervisor by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics.
• Work with Conservation Coordinator and other Project Leaders to provide field-based supervision and technical and leadership support to three active young adult field crews.
• Manage conservation projects, work outcomes and crew dynamics.
• Facilitate team operations: tools & equipment, vehicles, worksite management, basecamp.
• Actively manage project/member risk by maintaining a safe work environment.
• Regular travel to work locations to support projects and camp with crews.
• Serve as an Advisorby training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship.
• Supervise and assist with work skills training for corps members.
• Manage the quality & technique of project outcomes.
• Promote leadership development of members and evaluate success & potential.
• Actively manage risk in accordance with SCA protocols to maintain a safe work environment for program participants.
• Act as a Project Managerby communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA
• Perform tasks as a Program Administrator by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff

• 1-2 years prior experience in supervising young adults in an outdoor setting.
• Previous trail construction experience and knowledge required.
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 10 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to camp and hike for extended periods of time, up to 10 days.
• Ability to access remote trail work locations and travel over rough, steep, and rocky terrain.
• Experience/certifications with rigging/Griphoist preferred. Ability to certify during the position.
• Experience/certification with chainsaw required – Ability to recertify during the position.
• Wilderness First Responder and CPR certification a plus—the ability to recertify through the program.
• Strong communication, leadership skills, and a strong work ethic are required.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have a working knowledge of safely operating power and hand tools.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have the ability to work in the US legally.
• Must have a valid driver's license for 3 years and MVR that meets SCA standards.
• Ability to meet SCA's criminal background check standards.
• Must have personal vehicle and mileage reimbursement available for work-related travel.

• Salary: $800 per week
• Food and meals provided (while in the field)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available.
• Stipend for use of personal cell phone
• Paid time off
• Training & professional development opportunities. Opportunity to recertify or attend select trainings, including Wilderness First Responder, Game of Logging or USFS Chainsaw Training, Rigging Training, Carpentry Training, Leave No Trace Trainer, and more.