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Student Conservation Association (SCA)

SCA Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps 2019 Crew Members

Posted: January 14, 2019
Location: Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, Harrisburg, Altoona, St. Marys, Meadville and Uniontown
Time Commitment: Dates: March 4th to December 6th, 2019 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Outdoor Corps members will tackle hands-on projects in state parks, state forests and other natural lands. In addition, the program provides learning opportunities in resource management, team leadership, environmental topics and recreation skills. Corps members also will be provided with career development training during their period of employment.

Job Responsibilites

The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps is accepting applications for our crew member positions from candidates 18 to 25 years of age. Members will work on a team of six to complete conservation, recreation and infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania’s State Park and Forest system. Crews meet each day in their program city, and are provided transportation to their worksite.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must:

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 25 at the start of the program.
  • Be able to conduct manual work in outdoor conditions.
  • Be enthusiastic about working on a diverse crew.
  • Have an interest in conservation and natural resource management.
  • Be able to model safe and professional behavior at all times.
  • Have or secure housing in or near their program city.

Qualified members who demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and work ethic during their positions on the 10-month crew will also gain the unique opportunity to take a 10-week leave from their position to assume the role of crew leader for one of the PA Outdoor Corps high school crews. These crews are comprised of two leaders and 10 members, ages 15 to 18, and run for seven weeks during July and August each summer.

Salary and Benefits

Compensation: $12.20 per hour, company-sponsored health insurance and benefits, breakfast and lunch provided

Application Process

To Apply: Download our application instructions to help guide you through the application process. Then follow this link to begin or update your application. For those with an existing application, please update your dates of availability and any other relevant information. Upon completing the application process, please email paoutdoorcorps@thesca.org to let us know you’re interested.

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