This position directly supports Nature-Based climate resilience in Charles County by caring for native trees planted across public schools. Project tasks may include watering, mulching, staking, pruning, and monitoring young native trees. Through this work, participants will gain hands-on conservation experience and help address the impacts of climate change in their community.
Location
La Plata, MD
Schedule
June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
As Assistant Leader, you will help support the Crew Leader guide a team of 4 high schoolers to complete field conservation projects that support long-term maintenance of native urban tree canopies at schools in Charles County’s urban heat islands. This role will work alongside the crew, acting as a role model to the youth members and as a supportive supervisor for the Leader. Additionally, after passing SCA MVR check and driver safety courses, Assistant Leader must be able to safely transport crew from morning pick-up, worksites, and afternoon drop off the SCA rental truck and/or van.
Marginal Duties
Assistant Leaders may help support Crew Leader administrative tasks. These tasks may include uploading photos from the field, helping with reporting, or project data collection. Assistant Leaders will be key in helping model active engagement throughout the workday for high school members.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
No housing provided: candidates must live near Charles County, Maryland
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Additional Benefits
Defensive Drive Training
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.
Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.
After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.
SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
