Field Leader- Summer Western Corps Trail Teams

Student Conservation Association•West Bishop, CA

About The Position

Field Leader – Western Corps Multiple Locations Conservation Begins Here. The Student Conservation Association (SCA) seeks experienced leaders to guide, educate, and inspire young adults on conservation crews across the West during Summer 2026. Position Summary Project Leaders manage conservation crews completing highâÂÂpriority trail maintenance projects with public land partners. Leaders guide 3–5 members, teach technical skills, foster community, and ensure safe, highâÂÂquality project outcomes. Crews will train, live and work together throughout the season. Join SCA for an immersive opportunity to build, manage and inspire a community of like-minded individuals — while completing meaningful service.

Requirements

21+ years old; Authorized to work in US
Successfully pass SCA’s background check
Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and Motor Vehicle Record that meets SCA’s standards
Successfully complete a Health Screening Questionnaire before the position start date
Obtain a Wilderness First Responder Certification by the end of Project Leader Training
Experience with leading outdoor conservation work or environmental education
Camping, hiking, and backcountry experience
Must understand, enact and uphold project, crew community, basecamp, vehicle, and additional safety standards set through SCA’s policies;
Perform manual, physical labor for up to 10 hours per day, hike 10+ miles in a day, exposed to the elements, and must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more
Work in challenging outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, high winds, and precipitation
Full engagement in all work projects and community activities
Addressing needs of members and community
Ability to live and work in a multi-gendered, multi-cultural communal environment

Nice To Haves

Crosscut Certification (B-Bucking)
Trailer Driving Experience
Backcountry Experience

Responsibilities

Crew Supervisor: Facilitate teamwork, manage basecamp and equipment tasks, support member wellbeing, and uphold SCA’s policies.
Advisor: Train members in technical conservation skills, mentor personal and professional development, and teach environmental stewardship.
Project Manager: Ensure timely completion of work projects, communicate with agency partners, and represent SCA professionally.
Program Administrator: Organize logistics, complete documentation, manage crew budgets, and check-in with SCA staff.
Assisting in Member Crew Training
Coordinate specific vehicle and gear repairs
Tool and gear maintenance