The SCA Environmental Education (EE) Specialist will assist the Refuge with many activities that connect the local community and provide the candidate with prime career experience. Activities include but are not limited to: planning and presenting environmental education programs for a variety of audiences, leading guided walks for public audiences or school groups, using verbal and written communication to effectively engage the local community, developing or revising curriculum based lesson plans, designing flyers and creating social media content, and assisting in the operation of a Visitor Center. The candidate will also gain training and certification to teach youth outdoor skills like fishing, archery, and kayaking. These experiential learning opportunities will be hands-on, engaging, and will utilize resources in the local community and environment. The duties of this position will support Refuge goals through presenting programs, fostering partnerships, co-teaching, and leading.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Schedule
September 21, 2026 - March 19, 2027
26 Weeks
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Providing curriculum based environmental education lessons to K-12 students; Assisting with the Philly Nature Kids repeat based environmental education program for 4th graders at partner schools; Planning and presenting interpretive programs for public audiences including guided walks, guided shuttle tours, nature-based crafts, etc; Facilitating outdoor recreation programs including archery, fishing, kayaking; Designing flyers and creating social media content; Assisting with daily Visitor Center operations; Planning and preparing for special events; Engaging with local community members in Southwest Philadelphia to deepen relationships at community events and meetings
Marginal Duties
Assisting with biology and maintenance teams including habitat restoration and trail maintenance; attending community meetings; assisting with offsite community work including at community gardens; working with volunteers; other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
drivers license required; experience working with public; resume should be submitted.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree; experience leading standards-based education lessons; curriculum development; experience with leading formal or informal education programs.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
shared living bunkhouse available but member is also able to find their own living accommodations.
Compensation
living allowance of $700/week, a housing allowance of $750/month, a relocation allowance of $1,100 (paid once), health insurance offered.
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
Interpretive Skills
Health Insurance
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.
