Student Conservation Association NPSA 20231001

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Non-Professional Services Agreement between August 18, 2023 City of San Leandro and Student Conservation Association Exhibit A Page 2 of 3 Young people come to SCA at all levels of experience with nature, consciousness about environmental issues, and commitment to conservation. Regardless of where they start, they all come away with a deeper connection to the natural world and an intensified ethic of stewardship. Impact on program participants as a result of SCA experiences have shown that our members develop lifelong inter- and intra-personal skills, helping to build responsible citizens. An SCA Strategic Priority is to develop a talented, mission-focused workforce built on trust that is engaged and inspired by a clear shared. This project adds to the continuum of opportunities we make available to young people to build a career pathway for a successful future. Members will receive training and education (depending on age requirements and project focus) in hand and power tool use, equipment maintenance, trail maintenance and construction, CPR/First Aid, JEDI training, indigenous knowledge, climate resiliency, and more. Leader training encompasses a similar breadth of training and also includes environmental education basics, risk management, and youth development theory and practice. SCA will provide staff time from a Program Director, a Program Manager, a Project Coordinator/Crew Leader, and 6 high school aged Crew Members to accomplish the project goals. The Program Director, Kate Casale, will direct project activities, including partnerships with and relationships with key staff at City of San Leandro and other project partners; manage budgets and support invoicing procedures; and oversee staff implementing the program. The Program Manager, Arnold Palomo, will provide technical assistance, training, and overall supervision and management of urban forest crew members and zone operations; work closely on implementation with the Project Coordinator and Director as needed. The Project Coordinator/Crew Leader, Calvin Jackson, will lead the urban forest crew members in reforestation, conservation and community outreach and education projects in the City of San Leandro and surrounding areas; participate fully in conservation projects with the crews that they supervise; and monitor projects and provide on-site training when necessary; provide separate days of service to supplement watering needs in addition to days on site with the youth crew. The goal of the program is to create environmental stewards and future leaders who are directed to pathways to careers workforce development certificated programs at local community colleges, universities and labor unions through community engagement, physical labor, and teamwork. The Crew Leader will manage individual crew members and group safety, personal development, work life, environmental education, and planting projects. Crew Leaders also represent the City of San Leandro on-site and must coordinate with the Departments of Public Works and Parks & Recreation as partners on designated projects. Crew Leaders must attend the orientation and skills-based training session prior to working on the program. Crew Members serve in professionally supervised teams as they explore future outdoor and regenerative economy careers, learn practical field skills, and develop confidence as emerging leaders in the fields of urban forestry and conservation. The estimate is attached for this year to include: • 14 ½ days of service by our Youth Crew of 4 members and 1 leader to conduct tree planting, care, mulching (twice a month October – April) DocuSign Envelope ID: 9687A664-9AB4-4A83-8367-44CE0611BCA1