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Field Leader positions are open to those 21 and older who have strong field experience and a desire to lead, motivate, inspire and guide. Below are some of the field positions that will become available over the next few months. Please view the Field Leader Position Types linked to the right of this page for an explanation of our various leader opportunities. To Apply: Click Login or Sign Up. Create a profile, complete the basic application, and then select the Leader Application when prompted. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume & 3 references. Once your application is complete, please email [email protected] with the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application.
Apprentice Crew Leader positions are open to candidates who are under 21 (and at least 1 year out of high school) and are interested in learning leadership and field management skills in order to prepare for an SCA Field Leader position in the future. See below for Apprentice Crew Leader positions that will be available in the coming summer season, or visit the Field Leader Position Types page for more details. Details on how to apply are included in the information for specific positions.
Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire young adult students for the Conservation Corps program.
Leader Training: 8/2/2020 – 8/8/2020
Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire four students for the Desert Restoration Corps program.
Leader Training: 8/2/2020 – 8/8/2020
Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire four students for the Los Padres Fuels Reduction program.
Leader Training: 8/2/2020 – 8/8/2020
Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire a team of three students for the CA BLM Wild Corps program.
Leader Training: 12/7/2020 – 12/11/2020
The SCA and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are looking for a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and independent conservation team to join the 2020 Aquatic (GIS) Corps. This team will design and carry out conservation service projects and tasks in operations and maintenance at the Wallisville Lake Project (WLP) during their term of service.
Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire five students for the Santa Monica Fire Recovery Team.
Leader Position Dates: 8/2/2020 to 11/28/2020 (includes training and wrap up dates)
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead and serve on 2020 fall Leader Teams.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire young adults for the Preservation Fire Corps. The leader will work and live with a crew of four members (18+) that will conduct prescribed burns, prepare fire lines, and complete other conservation tasks under the supervision of a project partner. These crew members will come from diverse backgrounds and may not have fire experience. The leader must have a current red card and 1-2 years of wildfire or prescribed burning experience. In addition to having strong conservation work skills, we are looking for a leader that is emotionally mature and can motivate and inspire his or her crew members. Various positions are available along the Gulf coast (see list below) and leaders will be placed based on applicant’s preferred location, qualifications, and experience. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis, but those submitted by August 2020 will be given priority. Interviews will start in late-Sept or early-October 2020.
As GulfCorps Crew Leader, you will be guiding and inspiring a team of four young adults from the Mobile, AL area. The crew will be working on projects such as invasive species removal, habitat restoration, boardwalk repair, and trail work in various sites along coastal Alabama. Project monitoring and data collection will also be required throughout the season.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead and serve on 2020 fall Leader Teams.
Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for the GIS Community crew programs.
Program Dates: July 6th- August 9th (Monday-Friday)
Training Dates: Bay Area, June 15th-25th (mandatory paid training)
Conservation Begins Here.
The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire Pittsburgh students for the summer conservation crews.
Program Dates: May 29th – August 14th
Training Dates: May 29th-June 11th (mandatory paid training)
