Assistant Field Leader- Rock Creek Park Summer Youth Crew
Position Summary
This program at Rock Creek Park offers crew members hands-on training in conservation skills and workforce development. In partnership with the SCA and National Park Service staff, participants will complete key conservation projects in various sections of Rock Creek Park including Fort Totten, Battery Kemble, and Montrose Park. Projects may include trail rehabilitation, erosion control, and invasive species removal. Daily safety briefings will prepare crew members to work confidently in outdoor settings. Benefits include compensation, professional development, green job exploration, SCA gear, and alumni support upon program completion, providing a strong foundation for careers in conservation.
Schedule
July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Leader will help guide a team of six DC metro area high school students in a workforce development program focused on natural resource conservation and recreation accessibility. This program provides environmental education and hands-on experience in topics like forest health, tree biology, citizen science, and natural resource preservation. Crew projects include trail building, invasive plant removal, erosion control projects, and conservation-focused activities promoting stewardship, green jobs, and environmental justice. The Assistant Leader will help manage field tasks, support members in conservation skills and environmental stewardship, and support the Field Leader in handling logistics and communication.
Marginal Duties
Participate in environmental education learning activities; Complete feedback surveys; Participate in professional development sessions like career panels, SMART Goal planning, and Leave No Trace training
Required Qualifications
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age; Must have the ability to legally work in the US; Must be able to meet SCA's criminal background check standards; Must be a college or graduate student enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements; Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
Preferred Qualifications
Outdoor work experience a plus; Experience working in a team; Open to learning new skills, more about conservation, and environmental education
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
NO HOUSING PROVIDED - Assistant Leader must live locally to the DC metro area
Compensation
$18.00/hourly, bi-weekly pay
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Additional Benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.