Laurel Highlands Field Leader, Outdoor Conservation Corps

Student-Conservation-Association; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement benefits

Salary stability

Job summary

Student Conservation Association is seeking Project Leaders for the 2027 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps in the Laurel Highlands. You will supervise a four-member crew across multiple state parks, train youth in conservation skills, and coordinate environmental education initiatives with SCA and DCNR staff.

This is a full-time contract role with a Monday–Friday schedule and active field sites throughout Laurel Highlands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years old.
• Must be able to legally 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the crew daily and keep members on task.
• Lead safety briefings and project debriefings.
• Oversee the training of members in technical conservation work through the agency partners.
• Coordinate the crew project schedule with agency partners.
• Manage attendance and member timecards; coordinate logistics for overnight hitches and trainings.
• Track expenses and complete hitch reports.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

Student Conservation Association is seeking Project Leaders for the 2027 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps in the Laurel Highlands. You will supervise a four-member crew across multiple state parks, train youth in conservation skills, and coordinate environmental education initiatives with SCA and DCNR staff.

This is a full-time contract role with a Monday–Friday schedule and active field sites throughout Laurel Highlands.