2027 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps - Wellsboro Youth Crew

Student Conservation Association • Wellsboro, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is hiring motivated, team-oriented high school students for the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Crew members work with a small team on hands-on trail, habitat, and facility projects on public lands, under the supervision of two trained adult crew leaders or one solo leader. Members also participate in environmental education and team-building activities connected to careers in conservation, natural resource management, and outdoor recreation.

The program runs June 28 through August 6, 2027. Crews work Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, for a scheduled 37.5 hours per week. Travel between the meeting location and worksites is part of the paid workday. Severe or dangerous weather may result in an unpaid day off, so weekly hours are not guaranteed. Pay is $17.31 per hour, approximately $649 per week before taxes, paid biweekly.

Participants must be 15–18 years old at the start of the program, be current Pennsylvania residents, be available for the full program, live in or near the program city with reliable transportation to the daily meeting location, and complete onboarding and field approval before the program begins. Housing is not provided. Crews meet at a central location and travel together to worksites in an SCA vehicle. SCA supplies tools, crew work shirts, and required safety equipment. Members must provide sturdy closed-toe work boots, long sturdy pants, weather-appropriate clothing, and a backpack or bag for personal items.

Work is field-based, and schedules and projects may change on short notice. Conditions may include severe weather, poor air quality, high heat and humidity, and natural hazards including poisonous plants, ticks, mosquitoes, snakes, and other wildlife. Members are expected to attend workdays, follow crew leader and partner instructions and SCA safety procedures, contribute to a respectful and welcoming team, and help complete assigned projects.

Requirements

• Be 15–18 years old at the start of the program.
• Be a current Pennsylvania resident.
• Be available for the full program, June 28 through August 6, 2027.
• Live in or near Wellsboro and have reliable transportation to and from the daily crew meeting location.
• Complete all onboarding requirements and receive field approval from SCA staff before the program begins.
• Attend every workday, arriving on time and ready to work; no more than three absences for the season.
• Bring sturdy, closed-toe work boots, long sturdy pants, weather-appropriate clothing, and a backpack or bag for personal items.
• Work as a team, follow crew leader and project partner instructions, maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and follow SCA safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform trail maintenance and construction, including water management, brushing, blazing, and reroutes.
• Assist with habitat restoration, including invasive species identification and removal, data collection, and tree planting.
• Perform facility maintenance such as painting, staining, and basic carpentry.
• Build projects such as picnic tables, stairs, and signs.
• Maintain fencing and boundary lines.
• Participate in environmental education sessions and team-building activities.
• Help track project accomplishments and data and complete end-of-program feedback surveys.
• Attend workdays on time and ready to work, work cooperatively on daily tasks, follow instructions, and follow SCA safety policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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