Natural Resources Lead

SCA (Student Conservation Association) – HQ/Mid-Atlantic

FOUNDED IN: 1957

Address:
1310 N. Courthouse Rd, Suite 110
Suite 110
Arlington, Virginia
22201

Actively Recruiting
:
Yes
Position title
:
Natural Resources Lead
Final date to receive applications
:
Type of Position
:
Corps member (Crew)
Town, City, Park, etc
:
Estes Park, CO
State / Territory
:
Colorado
Benefits
:
Education Award

Founded in 1957, the SCA is devoted to building access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching members how to become environmental stewards. The SCA has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to protect and restore parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. The SCA remains committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.

Position Summary

This position works for US Fish and Wildlife Service Colorado Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office and supports a partnership with Rocky Mountain National Park. The individual hired will lead volunteer electrofishing crews in a remote backcountry setting for 3-5 day periods. This work supports RMNP greenback cutthroat trout management decisions and activities.

Location

Schedule

July 28, 2025 - December 15, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead volunteer electrofishing crew in remote field setting for 3-5 days.
• Assure RMNP backcountry policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Coordinate sampling activities with RMNP fishery staff.
• Assure data collected is accurate and correct.

Marginal Duties

• Data collection and management.
• Assure volunteer safety in backcountry setting. There will be opportunities to participate in other COFWCO work efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Adequate electrofishing skills to lead volunteer sampling crew.
• Experience living and working in a remote backcountry setting.
• Fish Identification and handling skills.
• Fishery Academic Coursework.

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrofishing certification.
• Wilderness First Aid or equivalent training.
• Proven experience leading fieldwork in a remote backcountry setting.
• Fish identification and handling skills.
• Fishery Academic Coursework.

Hours

Living Accommodations

Individual will be camping remotely while performing electrofishing trips 3-5 days a week during field season. Individual will responsible for own accommodations outside of this time.

Compensation

Living allowance -$400/week

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits

• Bear Safety
• Defensive Drive Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Ameri Corps:
  Eligible/Optional

Ameri Corps Enrollment Notice:
This position may be eligible for Ameri Corps enrollment. However, the SCA has not yet received confirmation of a grant award for this program. If funding is awarded, you may qualify for an Ameri Corps Education Award. If not, you will serve in a non-Ameri Corps role with the same living allowance and benefits. If selected, you will be updated on Ameri Corps funding status before your start date.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.