Paid Summer Youth Conservation Crew: Trails & Habitat

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

Job summary

Student Conservation Association in York, PA, is seeking motivated high school students for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps this summer. Crews work on trail, habitat, and facility projects under adult supervision, earning a paycheck and gaining practical job skills in conservation.

Program runs June 28–August 6, 2027, 37.5 hours/week, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Housing is not provided; travel to worksites is in an SCA vehicle. Pay is $17.31/hour, paid biweekly, with weather-related adjustments possible.

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
• Attend every workday, arriving on time and ready to work (no more than 3 absences)
• Follow instructions from crew leaders and project partners

Responsibilities

• Trail maintenance and construction, 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

Student Conservation Association in York, PA, is seeking motivated high school students for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps this summer. Crews work on trail, habitat, and facility projects under adult supervision, earning a paycheck and gaining practical job skills in conservation.

Program runs June 28–August 6, 2027, 37.5 hours/week, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Housing is not provided; travel to worksites is in an SCA vehicle. Pay is $17.31/hour, paid biweekly, with weather-related adjustments possible.