Paid Summer Youth Conservation Crew Member

Student-Conservation-Association; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with the Pennsylvania DCNR, seeks motivated high school students for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps this summer. Crews work on trails, habitats, and facilities in state parks and forests, earning a paycheck and gaining hands-on conservation experience. Program runs June 28–August 6, 2027, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Compensation is $17.31/hour (approx. $649/week), paid biweekly, with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ages 15–18 at the start of the program.
• Available for the full program, June 28 – August 6.
• Lives in or near the program city, with reliable transportation to and from the daily crew meeting location.
• Completes all onboarding requirements and receives field approval from SCA staff before the program begins.
• Attend every workday, arriving on time and ready to work.

Responsibilities

• Participate in trail maintenance and construction tasks.
• Assist habitat restoration and basic maintenance projects.
• Engage in environmental education and team-building activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Dependability

Job description

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with the Pennsylvania DCNR, seeks motivated high school students for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps this summer. Crews work on trails, habitats, and facilities in state parks and forests, earning a paycheck and gaining hands-on conservation experience. Program runs June 28–August 6, 2027, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.

Compensation is $17.31/hour (approx. $649/week), paid biweekly, with 37.5 hours per week.