FAQ

Do you accept international applicants?

Yes. However, some internship positions do require US citizenship. Check each position's Requirements. More general information can be found here.

Can I get academic credit for an internship?

Interns may be able to receive academic credit through the college or institution in which they are currently enrolled. Contact your academic advisor to discuss whether this is possible. For interns not currently enrolled in an academic program or institution, Colorado State University's Department of Natural Resources, Recreation, and Tourism offers an option to earn up to 12 undergraduate credits (tuition fee required). The intern would work with an academic mentor and receive a grade for the work. Detailed information will be made available to everyone who is chosen to serve in an SCA internship position. Applicants must wait until they have accepted a position to apply for Colorado State University credit.

How do I find information about other SCA programs?

If you're looking for High School Programs, for ages 15-19, explore National Conservation Crews or Community Programs.

Field Leader staff positions for those 21 and older are seasonal or year-round.

Application Process

SCA has implemented a new online management system called MySCA. MySCA is exactly what you’d expect from the national leader in service and stewardship: a simple, intuitive, robust interface that lets you manage your SCA account when, how, and wherever you want. You’ll update your profile, apply for new positions, respond to offers and more with far greater ease, speed, and efficiency.

Please go to the Applying page to find lots of basic information about working with the application.

What is an advisor?

An Advisor is an SCA staff person from our Member Services Department specializing in supporting applicants and members throughout their affiliation with SCA.

Who is my advisor?

Following acceptance of a position, an advisor will be assigned to you based on the location of the position and will remain with you until 30 days after you exit the field.  When you are not engaged in field service, any one of our advising team will be available to support you and answer your questions.

How do I contact an advisor?

Advisors are available to help during regular business hours.  Call the SCA Advisor Line at 1-888-722-9675 ext. 1498 or login to MySCA and click the “Contact SCA” or “Contact My Advisor” button on the top of your MySCA homepage.

When will my  applications be sent out for consideration?

Contact

Do you still have questions? Have you reviewed the Applying section of the website? If you have checked that out and have unanswered questions, our admissions team is dedicated to helping you as you complete the application process. Please contact us at SCARecruiting@thesca.org or 603.543.1700 ext. 1499.