Position Summary

SCA Pittsburgh's Summer South Side/Hill Top Urban Farm crew will be made up of 10 youth members aged 14-18 and 2 adult mentor crew leaders. The program will primarily work in Pittsburgh’s South Side Park and Hill Top Urban Farm, with occasional environmental education trips. This program is an entry level position with the goal of connecting young people with nature. The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails, managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. Participants need no prior experience, but do need to have a desire to work outside in all weather conditions, and willingness to engage in team building activities. This program meets Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. There will be an option to attend a camping trip during the program. That trip will take place during the work week.

Schedule

June 24, 2024 - August 2, 2024

Key Duties and Responsibilities

SCA Pittsburgh's Summer South Side/Hill Top Urban Farm crew will be made up of 10 youth members aged 14-18 and 2 adult mentor crew leaders. The program will primarily work in Pittsburgh’s South Side Park and Hill Top Urban Farm, with occasional environmental education trips. This program is an entry level position with the goal of connecting young people with nature. The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails, managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. Participants need no prior experience, but do need to have a desire to work outside in all weather conditions, and willingness to engage in team building activities. This program meets Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. There will be an option to attend a camping trip during the program. That trip will take place during the work week.

Marginal Duties

SCA Pittsburgh's Summer South Side/Hill Top Urban Farm crew will be made up of 10 youth members aged 14-18 and 2 adult mentor crew leaders. The program will primarily work in Pittsburgh’s South Side Park and Hill Top Urban Farm, with occasional environmental education trips. This program is an entry level position with the goal of connecting young people with nature. The program is 50-75% conservation field work, such as improving trails, managing invasive species, and planting native species. The remainder of the program 25-50% is environmental education, leadership development, and workforce readiness. Participants need no prior experience, but do need to have a desire to work outside in all weather conditions, and willingness to engage in team building activities. This program meets Monday-Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. There will be an option to attend a camping trip during the program. That trip will take place during the work week.

Required Qualifications

Understand and follow safety protocols; Proactively communicate with leaders if you will be late or miss work.

Preferred Qualifications

All members must either be placed with SCA through Partner4Work's Learn And Earn program, or be a member in good standing who has previously served in SCA's Pittsburgh summer program.

Hours

27.5 per week

Living Accommodations

No Housing Provided

Compensation

Returning participants in SCA's Summer Program will be paid: $15/hour; All wages paid bi-weekly.

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

Additional Benefits

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.