Job Description

This position directly supports Nature-Based climate resilience in Charles County by caring for native trees planted across public schools and two new innovative urban pocket parks, as well as supporting a variety of park maintenance projects. Work projects may include tree care and maintenance, trail work, habitat restoration, and more. Through this work, participants will gain hands-on conservation experience and help address the impacts of climate change in their community. Participants will have access to nature-based climate resilience “green infrastructure” training and opportunities to work with and meet natural resource professionals as part of the Resilience Authority’s natural resources career development efforts. Work will primarily be accomplished by 2 adult leaders, with Saturdays of May and June dedicated to mentoring and supervising 2 high school crew members.

Location

Charles County, MD

Schedule

May 18, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Tuesday - Saturday schedule through June

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain newly planted trees across Charles County, MD by completing tasks such as watering, mulching, staking, and pruning
• Act as a Crew Supervisor, by co-leading a team of crew members on Saturdays, facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics
• Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with agency partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA
• Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff
• After passing SCA MVR check and driver safety courses, Leader must be able to safely transport crew from morning pick-up, worksites, and afternoon drop off the SCA rental van

Marginal Duties

Leaders should expect to complete ~3-5 hours/weekly to complete crew leader administration tasks. These tasks may include coding expense receipts, uploading photos from the field, writing incident reports, attending weekly staff check-in meetings, or reviewing member time logs, among other things.

Required Qualifications

• Perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
• 21+ years of age
• Authorization to work in the USA
• Valid driver’s license for 3+ years and pass SCA Motor Vehicle Report standards
• Meet SCA’s background check standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching or environmental education preferred
• Leaders will work in new outdoor environments, being excited and open to new experiences is strongly desired
• Experience working in a team
• Open to learning new skills
• Urban forestry, arboriculture, or tree care experience is a plus

Hours

40 per week

Living Accommodations

No housing provided: candidates must live near Charles County, Maryland

Compensation

$22.50/hour; bi-weekly pay

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

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training

First Aid/CPR

Wilderness First Aid Training

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.