Field Leader - Seattle Summer Urban Green Crew

Position Summary 

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.

Hosting Organization

The Student Conservation Association, Inc

Location 

Seattle, WA

Schedule 

June 7, 2026 - August 29, 2026

Key Duties and 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.

Marginal Duties 

• Assist with daily tool management, including inventory, cleaning, and safe storage
• Support transportation logistics such as coordinating vehicle checkouts, mileage logs, and route planning
• Help maintain project records, photo documentation, and basic data tracking for reporting purposes
• Help troubleshoot minor field issues (e.g., tool malfunctions, campsite setup, communication challenges)
• Support end‑of‑season wrap‑up tasks such as equipment return, project summaries, and debrief sessions

Required Qualifications 

• 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

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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!

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

Housing not provided, candidates local to the area are encouraged to apply!

Compensation  

• $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)

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

Additional Benefits 

• Defensive Drive Training
• First Aid/CPR
• Wilderness First Aid Training
• Wilderness First Responder Training

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.