Seasonal YCC Crew Lead: Erosion Control & Water Quality

Austin Community College; Wakefield (NH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance is seeking a seasonal Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader to lead a summer program focused on protecting water quality in Wakefield, NH, and Acton, ME. You will guide a team in implementing erosion-control measures and educating the community about stormwater impacts.

Ideal candidates should possess experience in environmental practices and landscaping, be physically capable of performing labor-intensive tasks, and be comfortable interacting with the community. A driver’s license is also required for task execution.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in environmental practices.
• Physically fit to perform labor using hand tools.
• Comfortable interacting with stakeholders and homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage youth crew members.
• Design and install pollution reduction BMPs.
• Maintain records of YCC activities and inventory.

Skills

Environmental practices

Landscaping work habits

Crew management

Education

Environmental science or related field

Tools

Shovels

Wheelbarrows

Rakes

Picks

Hoés

Job description

The Acton Wakefield Watersheds Alliance is seeking a seasonal Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader to lead a summer program focused on protecting water quality in Wakefield, NH, and Acton, ME. You will guide a team in implementing erosion-control measures and educating the community about stormwater impacts.

Ideal candidates should possess experience in environmental practices and landscaping, be physically capable of performing labor-intensive tasks, and be comfortable interacting with the community. A driver’s license is also required for task execution.