Field Leader - Seattle Summer Urban Green Crew

Student Conservation Association • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The 2026 SCA Seattle Summer Urban Green Crew will work with local partners to do
invasive species removal, trail work, and community garden maintenance.
The majority of the crew's work will be in parks and community gardens in the
Seattle area, except for two 1-week camping and working hitches to the North
Cascades area (July 13-17 and July 20-24). SCA will provide all food,
transportation, and gear for these trips. The crew will take part in
environmental education and green job readiness activities throughout the
program, including field trips throughout the region every Friday. The crew will
be composed of students ages 14-18 (19 ok if just graduated), led by two adult
crew leaders. Housing is not provided, except during the camping trips. At the
end of the crew, on August 21st, all Urban Green program members along with
friends and family will be invited to attend an end-of-season celebration to
show off the crew's accomplishments from the summer.

Requirements

• Experience working with youth or young adults
• 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
• Must be able to attend Crew Leader training (see above).
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR training provided as part of training
• 21+ years of age
• US Work Authorization
• A valid driver’s license for 3+ years and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets SCA standards

Nice To Haves

• Valid Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification a plus
• Teaching or environmental education experience a plus
• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, habitat restoration, carpentry, landscaping, gardening, etc.
• Candidates already located in and familiar with the area encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Act as a Crew Supervisor, by 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 park 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.

Benefits

• $950/week total salary, 12 weeks
• Paid SCA Crew Leader training
• including conservation work skills
• CPR training provided by SCA (~$90 value)
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training provided by SCA (~$300 value)
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) provided by SCA to one leader if not already certified (~$800 value)
• Monthly cell phone service reimbursement ($45/month)
• Defensive Drive Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Wilderness First Aid Training
• Wilderness First Responder Training

What This Job Offers

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