Field Leader - Atlanta National Parks Crew

Student Conservation Association • College Park, GA

1d • $850 • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults. Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks, and community green spaces across the country.

Requirements

• Willingness 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.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Attend Crew Leader training: [05/18/26 to 05/29/26].
• 21+ years of age.
• US Work Authorization.
• Valid driver’s license for 3+ years and MVR that meets SCA standards.
• Must be available for all days of work 06/01/26-07/31/26.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching, or environmental education.
• Equipped to work independently and as a team.
• Experience working with youth of all ages.
• Local to the Atlanta, GA area.
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills – i.e., trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire a team of ten high school-aged youth (14 –19) from the metro Atlanta, GA area.
• Work on projects such as invasive species removal, habitat restoration, litter abatement, and trail work in various sites throughout local National Park Service sites.
• Incorporate and plan environmental education curriculum.
• Perform project monitoring and data collection throughout the season.
• Facilitate teamwork, manage field-based tasks, and guide crew dynamics.
• Train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, and teach environmental stewardship.
• Communicate with agency park partners, ensure successful and timely completion of work projects, and uphold a positive representation of SCA.
• Organize logistics, complete documentation, manage a budget, complete end of the season report, and communicate with SCA staff.

Benefits

• Each Crew leader is given a van to transport crew members and to travel to the work site each day.
• Each Crew leader is give credit card for program expenses and gas for van.

What This Job Offers

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