CBS Cites SCA as one of the Best Ways to Get a Summer Internship

“One way to use the web for an internship search is to hone in on the most targeted Web sites for the field you hope to pursue. Alexander Altvater, a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management major who graduated last year from Clemson University, logged onto the Student Conservation Association...Read more

Alternative Spring Break at the Grand Canyon

Now Hiring Field Leaders

If you have experience teaching/working with youth, have relevant outdoor skills, have a strong conservation ethic, and are able to successfully maintain a positive work environment, then APPLY NOW to make a difference in your world! See the available positions and apply now.

Spring Break Students to Give Grand Canyon a "Green-Lift"

Volunteers to Restore Former Parking Lot by Planting Thousands of FloraGrand Canyon National Park, AZ (Vocus) March 8, 2010 — In an atypically “wild” spring break, 60 college students from across the U.S.

SCA Interns decide career paths

Chris Sorgine, 20, left, and Andrea Korman, 23, are gaining experience through a Student Conservation Association internship at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, south of Vian.

U.S. Forest Service and SCA To Partner on ARRA Trailwork

Roanoke, VA (Feb. 8, 2010) - The U.S. Forest Service and the Student Conservation Association (SCA) will partner to improve numerous trails on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, using funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). SCA is currently recruiting...Read more

National Coalition Urges Increased Support for Youth Service on Public Lands

(WASHINGTON, DC) February 3, 2010 - Advocates for America’s young people and public lands today announced a new effort to create and propel opportunities in youth service, career development and resource management jobs.

Wilderness First Responder Course

SCA will be hosting Aerie Backcountry Medicine, our preferred provider of wilderness medical training, for a Wilderness First Responder course here in Charlestown from March 13-21, 2010. Aerie’s 72-hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is designed for outdoor professionals and outdoor...Read more

Water conservation measures in place at Charleston park

(Advance photo/Irving Silverstein) Participating in the state’s Student Conservation Association’s Gericke Farm project at Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve are, from the left, Erika Phyfer, Antoinette Cespedes and Brie Waltman.CHARLESTON — When the time comes for watering grass and gardens...Read more

SCA interns not afraid to get their hands dirty

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) takes hands-on experiences for their interns to a whole new level. There’s no answering the phones or running simple errands.