Field Leader- Roving Seattle Summer Crew

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
:
Field Leader
- Roving Seattle Summer Crew
Final date to receive applications
:
Type of Position
:
Crew Leader
Town, City, Park, etc
:
Seattle
State / Territory
:
Pennsylvania

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.

The 2025 SCA Roving Seattle Summer Urban Green Crew will work with local partners to do invasive species maintenance, erosion control, trail maintenance, and mulching. The majority of the crew's work will be in parks and green spaces in the Seattle area, except for a 2-week camping and working hitch to the North Cascades area (July 14-25), and a tentative three-day, two-night hitch (August 4-6) working with the Mt.

Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, camping at Denny Creek Campground. SCA will provide all food, transportation, and gear for these trips. The crew will take part in environmental education and green job readiness activities throughout the week. This includes field trips to a number of sites in the region every Friday. The crew will be composed of 5 students, ages 14-18 (19 ok if just graduated), and 2 adult crew leaders.

Housing is not provided, except during the camping trips. At the end of the crew on August 22nd, all Urban Green program members will be invited to attend an end-of-season celebration/BBQ where everyone is encouraged to invite family and friends to show off their accomplishments from the summer.

Location

Seattle,WA

Schedule

June 9, 2025 - August 29, 2025

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a Crew Supervisor, by facilitating teamwork, managing field-based tasks, and guiding crew dynamics.
• Serve as an Advisor, by training members in technical conservation work skills, mentoring personal and professional development, and teaching environmental stewardship.
• Act as a Project Manager, by communicating with agency park partners, ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects, and upholding a positive representation of SCA.
• Perform tasks as a Program Administrator, by organizing logistics, completing documentation, managing a budget, and communicating with SCA staff.

Marginal Duties

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or young adults.
• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more.
• Must be able to attend Crew Leader training (see above).
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR training provided as part of training.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have the ability to work legally in the US.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for 3+ years and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets SCA standards.
• Must have personal housing arrangements in the Seattle metro area; preference will be given to candidates already located in and familiar with the area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification a plus.
• Teaching or environmental education experience a plus.
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred, i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, carpentry, landscaping, gardening, etc.
• Preference will be given to candidates already located in and familiar with the area.

Hours

Living Accommodations

Housing not provided (must have housing in the Seattle area)

Compensation

$930/week total salary, 12 weeks;
Paid SCA Crew Leader training, including conservation work skills (travel, room, and board included); CPR training provided by SCA (~$90 value);
Wilderness First Aid…