Members will serve on the Darrington Ranger District developed recreation crew, a field-based position that maintains roadside recreation sites. This District has abundant mountain scenery and wild rivers, providing recreational access for more than 4 million people who live within the Puget Sound Area. This crew provides public services and carries out a variety of projects to maintain, clean & repair developed/dispersed sites & facilities.
Location
Darrington, WA
Schedule
May 18, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Marginal Duties
Required Qualifications
It is required that members have a great attitude, are interested in learning, and are a team player! A driver's license is also required. Please know that government housing is available in Verlot and that bunkhouses either have single or shared rooms available with common living areas. It’s rustic accommodation with no cell or internet service and the closest community with those amenities/groceries/fuel is 11-miles away in Granite Falls, so a personal vehicle is required.
This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Please know that government housing is available in Verlot and that bunkhouses are mixed gender and either have single or shared rooms available with common living areas. It’s rustic accommodation with no cell or internet service and the closest community with those amenities/groceries/fuel is 11-miles away in Granite Falls, so a personal vehicle is required.
Compensation
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driver Training
First Aid/CPR
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
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.
