Crew Member - 2026 Pittsburgh Riverview Park Youth Crew

Student Conservation Association • Pittsburgh, PA

17d • $11

About The Position

SCA Pittsburgh's Summer Riverview crew will be made up of 10 youth members aged
14-19 and 2 adult mentor crew leaders. The program will primarily work in
Pittsburgh’s Riverview Park, with occasional environmental education trips. This
program is an entry level position with the goal of connecting young people with
nature. The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails,
managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the
program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce
readiness. Participants need no prior experience, but do need to have a desire
to work outside in all weather conditions, and willingness to engage in team
building activities. This program meets Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. There
will be an option to attend a camping trip during the program. That trip will
take place during the work week.

Requirements

• Previous experience is not required.
• All members must be willing to work in an outdoor setting in all weather conditions, and actively participate in all aspects of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to attend all days of the program

Responsibilities

• Actively participate to the best of your ability in conservation service tasks as assigned. This can include trail building, gardening/farming, and invasive species management
• Engage and contribute to environmental education and job readiness lessons and activities.
• Accurately complete timesheets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed