PA Outdoor Corps Member — AmeriCorps Field Crew

Student Conservation Association; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (AmeriCorps)

Education Award (AmeriCorps)

All Corps Gathering

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, a collaboration between the Student Conservation Association and DCNR, seeks outgoing, team‑oriented crew members for paid service in Pennsylvania’s public lands. The position runs March–November and includes field projects, trainings, and career development opportunities.

Crew members work 40 hours per week, with an orientation in March. Living accommodations are not provided; housing near the meeting location is required.

Qualifications

• Ages 18–25 at start of program.
• Must reside in Pennsylvania.
• Housing near the program city is required (within commuting distance).
• Reliable transportation to meeting location is required.
• Must complete at least 1200 service hours.
• Willing to undertake overnight hitches during the season.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on conservation and infrastructure projects on Pennsylvania public lands.
• Engage in professional development activities including trainings, certifications, resume review, and interviewing skills.
• Work as part of a crew on infrastructure improvements, trail maintenance, and resource management.
• Meet each morning at a centralized Pittsburgh meeting location and travel to work sites with the crew.

Skills

Ages 18-25

Housing nearby

Reliable transportation

Pennsylvania resident

1200 hours

Overnight travel

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps, a collaboration between the Student Conservation Association and DCNR, seeks outgoing, team‑oriented crew members for paid service in Pennsylvania’s public lands. The position runs March–November and includes field projects, trainings, and career development opportunities.

Crew members work 40 hours per week, with an orientation in March. Living accommodations are not provided; housing near the meeting location is required.