Position Summary 

SCA Pittsburgh's Young Adult Summer crew will be made up of 5 members and 1 adult mentor crew leaders. The program will work in various Pittsburgh locations with occasional environmental education trips. This program is an intermediate 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. This program meets Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm.

Location 

Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule 

June 8, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

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 will work outside in all weather conditions, and engage in team building activities. This program will rove throughout Pittsburgh an participants need to arrive on time, with all required equipment.

Marginal Duties 

Attend 3 week leader training, including a week of camp based work in Ohio; Attend 2 night camping trip

Required Qualifications 

Participation in previous SCA or similar program with a letter of reference from supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications 

Ability to articulate how being a conversation leader will improve their chosen field

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Not provided

Compensation  

$16/hour (27.5 hours per week during the field season and 40hrs per week during training)

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

Additional Benefits 

Wilderness First Aid Training
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.