The East Bay Climate Resilience Corps will work to implement projects to address critical environmental, climate, and conservation needs in parks and open spaces across the East Bay Area, CA. Projects will occur at Meek Park (urban agriculture), East Bay Regional Parks (wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration), Sausal Creek/Joaquin Miller Park (trail improvements), and other sites to be determined.
The team will have Friday recreation and education opportunities and the second to last week of work will be a camping trip to a National Forest outside the Bay Area with the opportunity to learn from local rangers and continue work projects. All gear and food will be provided on the camping trip; members will learn how to set up tents, and cook and live outdoors safely, under guidance from crew leaders.
SCA leaders will pick up and drop off members at central location (e.g., BART). Members are expected to be prepared for the workday: on time, with their lunch and water packed. Participants should wear all leather boots to work each day. SCA has a limited number of boots to loan members who don't have their own. Working environment might be cool in the morning and possibly hot during the day; crew members should dress in layers to be prepared. SCA will provide gloves, helmet, eye protection, and training in the safe use of hand tools.
Applicants to the Senior Member position should have prior experience with SCA or in other outdoor leadership or conservation work and be willing to take a leadership role on the crew.
Acceptance of this position means the members understands it is a full-time commitment during the dates of the program and will communicate to their crew leaders if there is any potential conflict.
Location
Hayward, CA
Schedule
June 26, 2026 - August 3, 2026
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break
Friday - 8:00am - 1:30pm with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Marginal Duties
Required Qualifications
Preferred
Qualifications
Hours
35 per week
2 extra 7.5 hour days pre and post full crew for leadership training and debrief
Living Accommodations
Not provided
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Additional Benefits
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.
