SCA Community School Year Crew Position

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Since 1957, program participants have protected and restored national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, community green spaces, and much more across the country. SCA’s Philadelphia Youth Program is based at the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum and will have 10 youth crew members and two adult crew leaders. The crew will meet in a central location in Philadelphia each workday and transportation will be provided to project sites. The crew will take part in environmental education trips and activities. This program is an entry-level position with the goal of connecting young people with nature. The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails, managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. Project will include trail work and maintenance, invasive species removal, tree planting, community outreach events, habitat restoration, and litter abatement in various sites. This program meets on Saturdays between September 28- December 14, 2024 (excluding holidays on Nov 9 & Nov 23), 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Crew leaders work 15 hours per week and crew members work 7 hours per week.

Hourly crew member position paying $11/hours for up to 8 hours per week. Member is paid bi-weekly.

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