Summer Conservation Crew — Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps

Student Conservation Association; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with DCNR, seeks motivated high school students for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Meadville Youth Crew this summer. Work on trails, habitat, and facilities in state parks and forests under crew leaders, earning a paycheck and gaining hands-on conservation skills. Program runs June 28–August 6, 2027 (6 weeks).

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Pay is $17.31/hour (approx. $649/week), paid biweekly.

Qualifications

• Ages 15–18 at program start
• Available for the full program dates (June 28–August 6)
• Lives in or near the Meadville program city with reliable transportation to daily meeting location
• Attends every workday, on time and ready to work

Responsibilities

• Trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and basic facility work as part of crew projects
• Collaborate with teammates and crew leaders to complete daily tasks
• Follow safety policies and project partner instructions
• Contribute to environmental education and team-building activities

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Job description

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with DCNR, seeks motivated high school students for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Meadville Youth Crew this summer. Work on trails, habitat, and facilities in state parks and forests under crew leaders, earning a paycheck and gaining hands-on conservation skills. Program runs June 28–August 6, 2027 (6 weeks).

Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. Pay is $17.31/hour (approx. $649/week), paid biweekly.