This position will be part of a 4 SCA member team managing invasive species in Coastal Georgia. One member will be a team lead. This work will focus on managing high priority invasive plants. A special emphasis will be given to managing invasive species on state lands. The Georgia DNR will provide tools such as chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools, ATV/UTVs, various herbicides and other supplies needed to conduct invasive species management work. The work will entail traveling to several managed state lands in coastal Georgia, including some of the barrier islands, allow the crew to explore many of the unique natural communities found in our state.
Location
Brunswick, GA
Schedule
August 17, 2026 - November 14, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Invasive species mapping; treating invasive species; hand pulling; herbicide use
Marginal Duties
native seed collection; brush clearing; planting native species
Required Qualifications
Ability to work in extreme conditions; Plant identification; invasive species identification;
Preferred Qualifications
invasive species control work; chainsaw experience; GIS experience; herbicide application experience; UTV experience
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Housing is provided in a cabin on state property. Some shared bedrooms and shared common areas. All necessary kitchen supplies, pots, plates, cutlery, etc are provided. Beds are twin and the team member will need to provide their own linens.
Compensation
Weekly allowance is $480; Travel allowance is $825
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Additional Benefits
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.
