Paid Summer Youth Conservation Crew — Williamsport

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

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is looking for motivated, team-oriented high school students to join the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps this summer.

Crew members work alongside a small team of peers to make a real, hands-on difference on Pennsylvania's public lands, completing trail, habitat, and facility projects in state parks and forests.

Qualifications

• Ages 15-18 at start of program.
• Current Pennsylvania resident.
• Available for full program, June 28 – August 6.
• Lives in or near the program city, with reliable transportation to daily meeting location.
• Completes onboarding requirements and receives field approval from SCA staff before the program begins.

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.

Job description

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is looking for motivated, team-oriented high school students to join the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps this summer.

Crew members work alongside a small team of peers to make a real, hands-on difference on Pennsylvania's public lands, completing trail, habitat, and facility projects in state parks and forests.