Youth Restoration Crew Leader - Wave Hill

           Wave Hill is seeking potential candidates to lead crews of high school students in the Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) and Forest Project summer internship programs. Crew leads are responsible for supervising groups of interns during their fieldwork and work with Wave Hill Staff. Crew leaders report to Youth Program Coordinators to ensure goals are met and interns work at the highest potential with support. 

Two weeks of paid orientation and training are provided.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

- Lead a crew of 6-8 high school interns in rigorous field work, data collection, team building and educational activities.  

- Work with Youth Programs Coordinator and other Wave Hill staff to develop a restoration plan and facilitate its implementation. 

- Receive training to implement positive youth development strategies in order to maintain an open, friendly and productive dynamic within the crew of interns. 

- Assist Wave Hill Staff with administrative duties, as well as planning for activities, special projects, and related coursework field studies. 

QUALIFICATIONS

- Previous experience working with teenagers, leading groups of young people or managing group projects. Experience in positive youth development strategies a plus. 

- Minimum of two years of undergraduate college coursework completed 

- College level coursework in one or more of the following areas: ecology, environmental science, or education. 

- Basic knowledge of forest restoration with eagerness and self-motivation to learn more as needed throughout the summer.    

- Ability to work outdoors with little supervision and to perform labor-intensive tasks on mixed-material pathways and varying elevations.   

- Must be enthusiastic, organized, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be flexible in handling different situations.  

- Experience as a youth intern at Wave Hill and/or a similar environmental institution is a plus. 

SCHEDULE AND SALARY 

This is seasonal position including:

- Paid training from June 24 to 27 and June 30 to July 3, 2025 from 10am to 3pm 

- Summer programs schedule is 35 hours with an hour lunch break Monday to Friday from July 7 through August 15, 2025 

- The hourly pay rate is $18.00 per hour 

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications received by March 1, 2025 will be given preference. 

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