PA Outdoor Corps Project Leader 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee-sponsored benefits

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), seeks Project Leaders for the 2027 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps field season. You will train, supervise, and administer a four-member crew across multiple state parks in the Pittsburgh region.

This is a full-time contract role running Feb 22, 2027 to Nov 26, 2027, with field duties at parks like Raccoon Creek, Hillman, Point State Park, and more.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• 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

• Crew Supervision: Manage the overall flow of the day and keep crew members on task.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Mentor personal and professional development in line with program standards.
• Project Management: Overall coordination of the crew project schedule with agency partners.
• Program Administration: Track expenses, hitch reports, attendance, and timecards.
• Marginal Responsibilities: Maintenance of crew tools and gear; restock supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Crew supervision

Mentoring

Communication

Job description

The Student Conservation Association in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), seeks Project Leaders for the 2027 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps field season. You will train, supervise, and administer a four-member crew across multiple state parks in the Pittsburgh region.

This is a full-time contract role running Feb 22, 2027 to Nov 26, 2027, with field duties at parks like Raccoon Creek, Hillman, Point State Park, and more.