This placement will support the Interpretation program at the National Park of American Samoa. They will perform a variety of tasks, including coral restoration, public outreach and education, marine survey work, and much more.
Location
Pago Pago, AS
Schedule
May 3, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Community outreach focusing on marine debris. Organize beach cleanups with local villages. Assist with marine debris display in visitor center. · Assist with education program. Participate in school visits.
Marginal Duties
· Computer data entry
Required Qualifications
Willingness to work on a collaborative team.
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
Speak Samoan
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
None provided.
Compensation
$760/week living allowance $2000 duty-related expenses, reimbursable
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Not needed
Additional Benefits
Interpretive Skills
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.
