Field Leader, Youth Conservation Crew

Student-Conservation-Association; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Student Conservation Association partners with DCNR for the 2027 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Meadville Field Leader role. Lead a four-member crew through conservation projects, training, and environmental education across multiple Meadville sites.

The position runs 3/8/27–11/18/27 with 7:00am–5:00pm schedules and some extended hours. Compensation is $850 per week with optional benefits. Health, dental, vision, and retirement may be offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US.
• Valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards.
• Must be able to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership, teaching, or supervisory experience.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with staff, crew leaders, and other members.
• Able to serve effectively with other team members to achieve goals and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Crew Supervision: Manage the overall flow of the day and keep crew members on task; conduct safety briefings and debriefings; oversee training of members in technical conservation work.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Mentor personal and professional development; monitor crew dynamics; encourage job shadows and networking.
• Project Management: Coordinate crew schedule with agency partners; conduct site visits; monitor progress and report to partners; pivot when needed.
• Program Administration: Track expenses, hitch reports, attendance and timecards; coordinate logistics for overnight hitches and trainings.
• Marginal Responsibilities: Maintain tool cache and gear; manage PPE and supplies; restock as needed.
• Conservation Projects: Involve facility maintenance, trail work, habitat restoration, planting, fencing and other related tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Supervisory experience

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Job description

Student Conservation Association partners with DCNR for the 2027 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Meadville Field Leader role. Lead a four-member crew through conservation projects, training, and environmental education across multiple Meadville sites.

The position runs 3/8/27–11/18/27 with 7:00am–5:00pm schedules and some extended hours. Compensation is $850 per week with optional benefits. Health, dental, vision, and retirement may be offered.