About Us 
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults, working across national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and community spaces nationwide.  

Program Dates: May 12th, 2025 - October 17th, 2025 

Position Overview 
Join a team of outdoor enthusiasts in the Adirondack Mountains (2.5 hours from Albany, NY) for a summer of conservation and trail work. Gain valuable skills and experience as you hike, camp, and backpack while contributing to critical conservation projects. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Trail construction and maintenance 

• Invasive species management 

• Infrastructure and historic preservation (e.g., fire tower restoration, cabin repairs) 

Marginal Duties  

• Fully engaging in a variety of trainings and certifications in technical trail skills, crew management, and outdoor living skills.   

• Being a part of a community and working hard alongside others to protect the land.   

Qualifications 

• Must be 18 or older by the position start date 

• Must have the ability to legally work in the US 

• Ability to pass background check and meet physical requirements (manual labor, hiking 5+ miles, lifting 40+ lbs) 

• Commitment to teamwork, outdoor work, and safety standards 

• Preferred: camping, backpacking, or hand tool experience 

Member Benefits 

• $500 weekly stipend 

• $3,697.50 AmeriCorps Education Award 

• Full room and board, training, and certification opportunities 

• Need based reimbursement for travel to the program available on request for qualified candidates 

• Group camping gear provided 

• Wilderness First Responder, CPR, Game of Logging Chainsaw, Leave No Trace, Crew Management, and more (Total training value: $2,045) 

Equal Opportunity Statement: SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.