Field Leader - Atlanta National Parks Crew

Student Conservation Association • College Park, GA

3d • $850

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.

As Crew Leader, you will be working with a co-lead to guide and inspire a team
of ten high school-aged youth (14 –19) from the metro Atlanta, GA area. The crew
will be working on projects such as invasive species removal, habitat
restoration, litter abatement, and trail work in various sites throughout local
National Park Service sites. Leaders will be responsible for incorporating and
planning environmental education curriculum. Project monitoring and data
collection will also be required throughout the season.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth or young adults, teaching, or environmental education a plus
• 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

• 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

• Facilitating teamwork
• Managing field-based tasks
• Guiding crew dynamics
• Training members in technical conservation work skills
• Mentoring personal and professional development
• Teaching environmental stewardship
• Communicating with agency park partners
• Ensuring successful and timely completion of work projects
• Upholding a positive representation of SCA
• Organizing logistics
• Completing documentation
• Managing a budget
• Completing end of the season report
• Communicating with SCA staff

Benefits

• $850.00 weekly salary, 1700.00 biweekly before taxes.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed