Position Summary 

A pair of members will work as a team alongside NPS employees conducting a variety of trail maintenance activities. Members will gain knowledge and experience in the workings of a National Park Service facility division as well as in depth knowledge of a wide variety of trail types from paved bike trails to narrow hiking trails and their associated structures. Members will also be expected to work independently as a team and individually.

Location 

Arlington, VA

Schedule 

May 25, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Trail bridge repairs include decking and railing replacement, pavement repairs, and vegetation cutback on Mount Vernon Trail;

Boardwalk repairs including structural replacement on Theodore Roosevelt Island and Dyke Marsh Trails;

Various trail and trail bridge repairs at Great Falls Park;
Trail and bridge inspections on all GWMP trail system

Marginal Duties 

Support the Trails Supervisor to accomplish other trail work priorities as needed

Required Qualifications 

Ability to 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; Must be a minimum of 18 years of age; Must have the ability to legally work in the US; Must be able to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience working on any of the following: trail work, landscaping work, carpentry work.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Member is responsible for own housing

Compensation  

$600/week; Housing allowance - $900/month

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits 

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

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.