Field Leader - 2026 Charles County Summer Youth Corps

Student Conservation Association•La Plata, MD

28d•$900•Onsite

About The Position

This position directly supports Nature-Based climate resilience in Charles County by caring for native trees planted across public schools. Project tasks may include watering, mulching, staking, pruning, and monitoring young native trees. Through this work, participants will gain hands-on conservation experience and help address the impacts of climate change in their community.

Requirements

Perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements, and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
Minimum of 21 years of age
US Work Authorization
Valid driver’s license for 3+ years and pass SCA Motor Vehicle Report standards
Meet SCA’s criminal background check standards

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching or environmental education preferred
Leaders will work in new outdoor environments, being excited and open to new experiences is strongly desired
Experience working in a team
Open to learning new skills
Urban forestry, arboriculture, or tree care experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Act as a Crew Supervisor, by co-leading a team of crew members, 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 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
After passing SCA MVR check and driver safety courses, Leader must be able to safely transport crew from morning pick-up, worksites, and afternoon drop off the SCA rental truck and/or van