Field Leader - 2026 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps - Scranton Crew

Scranton

Friday, 01 May 2026

Act as a Crew Supervisor by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, ensuring and maintaining SCA safety standards, teaching and monitoring project tasks, proper tool use, and body mechanics Serve as a Role Model by cultivating a safe and respectful workplace environment, modeling professional behavior and work ethics, encouraging personal development, facilitating team building, guiding crew dynamics and morale, and facilitating conflict resolution Act as a Project Manager by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring the 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 and Partners Marginal Duties (Leaders) Work collaboratively with co-leader on a small team Fully supervise crew members and participate in project work and environmental education sessions Maintain professional communication channels with participants, parents/guardians, and staff JOB FUNCTIONS Projects May Include Trail maintenance and construction, including implementing water management techniques, brushing, blazing, and rerouting, Habitat Restoration, including invasive species identification and treatments, tree Planting, and installing Riparian Buffers Facility maintenance projects, including painting, staining, and basic carpentry Construction projects such as bridges, stairs, picnic tables, and pavilions Fencing and Boundary Line Maintenance Working Conditions Work schedules and projects may change on short notice or be ambiguous. Work settings require the ability to interact with people of varying cultures and perspectives positively. Inclement and severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and flash flooding, gusty and strong winds, foggy or decreased visibility, and lightning events. Decreased or inclement air quality conditions due to wildfire smoke or smog. Warm temperatures and adverse heat conditions could include temperatures in some regions up to 110°F or hotter. Exposure to natural and environmental hazards such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac, tick and mosquito-borne illness, snakes, and potential for other wildlife encounters. General Physical Requirements Able to understand, adhere to, and communicate with others regarding hazards, procedures, and safety policies. Able to stay alert and engaged for extended periods of program time. Able to independently manage known medical conditions with the resources available throughout the position or program. Able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including internal or external safety glasses, hard hats, gloves, N 95 or other approved face masks or shields, chaps, and appropriate footwear. Able to refrain from behaviors and actions that disrupt the work and safety of others. Able to cooperate with others to complete daily group tasks, responsibilities, and project work under potentially difficult conditions, variable daily routines, and limited personal time. Able to self-regulate or co-regulate emotions and actions when distressed or uncomfortable, with or without the support of others. Able to self-manage outdoor and environmental exposure (e.g., temperature, wind, sun, etc.) in a variety of weather conditions.

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