Job Description

Title: National Estuary Program Grant Watershed Individual Placement

About us: The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces, and much more across the country.

Program Description: Through the National Estuary Program (NEP) Watersheds Grant provided by the EPA and administered by Restore America’s Estuaries, Houston Parks Board will restore/create 8 new wetland sites in the City of Houston. The participant will assist in the planning, preparing, and implementing of 2 of these wetland sites.

Position Dates: 10/05/26 - 3/26/27

Individual Placement service will average 20 hours per week.

(One week service interruption - unpaid - in December for holidays)

Member Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Tasks may include assisting in contractor inquiries and monitoring contractor work;

volunteer event preparation and participation;

participation in wetland webinar;

transporting and planting wetland plants on site;

assist in site monitoring and documentation;

growing out wetland plants at the nursery.

Member Marginal Duties:

Learning more about wetland habitats;

Creating content for volunteer education and recruitment.

Member Required Qualifications:

Personal vehicle is required;

Personal computer and cell phone is required;

College degree is preferred but high school diploma is required;

Ability to work outside for multiple hours a day in various weather conditions.

Member Preferred Qualifications

Pursuing/has college degree in environmental related field is preferred (ex: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management);

Personal clothing that is appropriate for physical work outdoors in all weather (long sleeve and long pants, hiking boots, wetland or rubber boots)

Member Benefits

$20 per hour for 20-hour work week

$28 per week commuter allowance

Local candidates only; no housing available.

Member Qualifications:

A personal vehicle is required for personal transportation.

Additional Information:

This position is NOT ELIGIBLE for an AmeriCorps Education Award.

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.