SCA Pittsburgh's Young Adult Summer crew will be made up of 5 members and 1 adult mentor crew leaders. The program will work in various Pittsburgh locations with occasional environmental education trips. This program is an intermediate level position with the goal of connecting young people with nature. The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails, managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. This program meets Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule
June 8, 2026 - August 7, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails, managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. Participants will work outside in all weather conditions, and engage in team building activities. This program will rove throughout Pittsburgh an participants need to arrive on time, with all required equipment.
Marginal Duties
Attend 3 week leader training, including a week of camp based work in Ohio; Attend 2 night camping trip
Required Qualifications
Participation in previous SCA or similar program with a letter of reference from supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to articulate how being a conversation leader will improve their chosen field
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Not provided
Compensation
$16/hour (27.5 hours per week during the field season and 40hrs per week during training)
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Additional Benefits
Wilderness First Aid Training
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.
