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Field Leader- Pittsburgh Summer Trail Crew

Student Conservation Association

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Type Temporary
Salary $750 per week
Deadline May 09, 2025

SCA Pittsburgh's Summer Trail Crew will be made up of 10 youth members aged 14-19 and 2 adult mentor crew leaders. The program will primarily work in Pittsburgh metro area with occasional environmental education trips. 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. Participants need no prior experience, but do need to have a desire to work outside in all weather conditions, and willingness to engage in team building activities. This program meets Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. There will be an option to attend a camping trip during the program. That trip will take place during the work week.

Schedule 

June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Crew Leaders should have previous teaching, leadership, mentoring, conservation, or outdoor physical labor experience, as well as a desire to work outside in all weather conditions, and willingness to engage youth in team building activities. Leaders will facilitate an overnight camping trip that will take place during the work week. The youth members will work 27.5 hours per week, and leaders will work an average of 40 hours a week including weekly staff meetings and programmatic paperwork.

Marginal Duties 

Responsible for completing weekly program paperwork including but not limited to verifying timesheets, work logs, and end of season reports. Leaders are responsible for planning and implementing an effective flow for the workday based on project needs and environmental education activities. ‘

Required Qualifications 

Must be able to attend paid Crew Leader training; Must be a minimum of 21 years of age; Must have the ability to legally work in the US; Must have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years and pass SCA Motor Vehicle Report standards; Must be able to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards; Housing is not provided, Leader must live locally to the Pittsburgh metro area.

Preferred Qualifications 

Previous outdoor education experience; outdoor physical labor experience; and passion for connecting youth with nature; drivers license with a clean driving record; ability to work without direct supervision.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

No housing provided

Compensation  

$750/week; paid biweekly

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

Additional Benefits 

Wilderness First Aid Training

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. 

 Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description. 

HOW TO APPLY

Submit Application HERE

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Category Outdoor Recreation, Restoration
Tags Trail Maintenance