Job Description

This position is a blend of hands on environmental education (50%) and service projects (50%). Afternoon, after-school sessions will be predominately environmental education based at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Saturday sessions will meet at the SCA office and will be predominately environmental service projects. This position intended to be an extension of the Pittsburgh Community Summer program, and applicants who have successfully participated as members or leaders in that program are encouraged to apply.

Hosting Organization

The Student Conservation Association, Inc

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

• This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are available within 30 minutes . Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are readily accessible. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.

Schedule

September 21, 2026 - December 11, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The Crew Leaders will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, direction, support and supervision of youth members performing environmental education and service work
• The Crew Leaders will serve as a supervisor and mentor to the members and be responsible for the crew’s overall service, performance, and safety
• Act as a Crew Supervisor, by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics
• Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship
• Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA. The Crew Leader will interact and collaborate with several service partners in the field on a weekly basis
• Consistently monitoring all aspects of member safety including identification and removal of hazards, the mandatory use of personal protective equipment and building a culture of safety within the crew
• Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff
• The leader will complete administrative tasks outside of the crew workday
• Communicating problems, schedule changes and other issues to the Program Manager and service partner(s) where appropriate in a prompt fashion
• Operating assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools safely and professionally
• Overseeing tool, equipment and material inventory and management
• Crew leaders will work an additional 25hours per week as a field crew, completing assigned service projects throughout the Pittsburgh region

Marginal Duties

• Attending overnight camping trip
• Engaging in third part environmental education

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as an SCA Crew Leader, SCA participant, school teacher, manual laborer, or other relevant experience
• Participants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent or agree to obtain one or be enrolled in an institution of higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching, or environmental education
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills – i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• US Work Authorization
• Valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards
• CPR certification & Wilderness First Aid or approved 16-hour First Aid course equivalent required

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing is not provided for this position

Compensation

$850/ week

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Driving

Driving a motor vehicle is preferred for this position, but not required.

To be able to drive a motor vehicle for the SCA, you must:

• Be able to operate a motor vehicle without physical or medical restrictions.
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license for the vehicle which they are operating.
• Have a minimum of three years of state permitted and licensed driving experience.
• Be a minimum of 21 years old.
• Complete and pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check upon hire (or re-hire) and annually, thereafter.
• Be able to complete and pass SCA’s driver training, including both online and behind-the-wheel (commentary) components.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.