Paid Summer Youth Conservation Crew — Philadelphia

Student Conservation Association; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) and DCNR invite motivated high school students to join the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps in Philadelphia, PA. Crew members work on trails, habitat, and facility projects in state parks and forests, earning a paycheck and gaining practical skills.

Program runs June 28–August 6, 2027 (6 weeks) with 37.5 hours per week. Compensation is $17.31 per hour, paid biweekly; housing is not provided and weather can affect schedules.

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 the daily meeting location.
• Completes onboarding requirements and receives field approval from SCA staff before the program begins.
• Attends every workday, arriving on time and ready to work (no more than 3 absences for the season).
• Work as a team to complete daily tasks and projects, even as routines, weather, and conditions change.

Responsibilities

• Trail maintenance and construction tasks including water management, brushing, blazing, and reroutes.
• Habitat restoration including invasive species identification and removal, data collection, and tree planting.
• Facility maintenance including painting, staining, and basic carpentry.
• Building projects such as picnic tables, stairs, and signs.
• Fencing and boundary line maintenance.
• Take an active part in environmental education sessions and team-building activities.
• Help track project accomplishments and data, and complete end-of-program feedback surveys.

Job description

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) and DCNR invite motivated high school students to join the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps in Philadelphia, PA. Crew members work on trails, habitat, and facility projects in state parks and forests, earning a paycheck and gaining practical skills.

Program runs June 28–August 6, 2027 (6 weeks) with 37.5 hours per week. Compensation is $17.31 per hour, paid biweekly; housing is not provided and weather can affect schedules.