Conservation Corps - Fall 2026 Angeles National Forest Restoration Team
About The Position
Join the Student Conservation Association (SCA) as a Crew Member on the Fall 2026 Angeles National Forest Restoration Team, where you’ll help protect sensitive postfire landscapes by installing metal post-and-cable barriers that prevent illegal off-highway vehicle (OHV) access. This project directly supports long-term habitat recovery, erosion control, and responsible recreation in one of the most ecologically important regions of the Angeles National Forest. You’ll be part of a 4-person crew (1 Project Leader + 3 Crew Members), living and working together throughout the season while gaining hands-on conservation skills, technical field experience, and a deeper understanding of land stewardship.
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older by the position start date
- Legal work authorization in the U.S.
- Ability to pass SCA background check
- Completion of SCA Health Screening Questionnaire
- Full participation in required training (9/17/2026 – 9/24/2026)
- Commitment to teamwork, learning, and problem-solving
- Willingness to work in challenging outdoor conditions, including: High heat (90–105°F), Santa Ana winds, Dust, cement exposure, and rocky soils
- Willingness to perform manual labor for up to 10 hours/day, lift 40+ lbs, and hike 3–5 miles/day
- Willingness to live and work in a communal environment
- Must be a citizen, national of the United States, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.
- Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 30, or veterans aged 35 or younger, at the start of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hand tools, construction tasks, or outdoor labor
- Camping or outdoor living experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- For driver eligibility: 21+ years old, Valid driver’s license for 3+ years, Clean Motor Vehicle Record, Completion of SCA driver training
Responsibilities
- Install metal post-and-cable OHV barriers according to U.S. Forest Service specifications
- Dig post holes, mix and pour cement, set posts, tension cable, and install clamps/hardware
- Conduct restoration tasks such as placing vegetative slash to obscure illegal routes
- Participate fully in all crew activities, including camp chores, meal prep, and community meetings
- Assist with tool care, vehicle checks, grocery shopping, and basecamp maintenance
- Maintain a positive, solution-focused mindset to support crew goals
- Interact professionally with Forest Service staff and members of the public
- Uphold SCA safety standards, including twice-daily check-ins and field protocols
- Assist with mapping and GPS data collection
- Support logistics such as material staging and inventory
- Perform non-routine tool and gear maintenance
- Drive the SCA vehicle for team support (if eligible)
Benefits
- $430 weekly living allowance
- $650 one-time roundtrip travel allowance (paid in first paycheck)
- Meals provided during fieldwork
- Wilderness First Aid certification
- Conservation Work Skills training
- Technical barrier installation training
- Defensive driver training (if eligible)
- Uniform package including daypack, work shirts, water bladder, and more
- Group gear provided (tents, stoves, water filters, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
