Ready to explore the Pacific Northwest’s natural wonders?
Join SCA Urban Green in Seattle for a paid summer adventure! Since 1984, we’ve transformed the Pacific Northwest by connecting young people with hands-on conservation projects. Grow your skills in a supportive team environment while gaining valuable experience working with Seattle Parks & Rec and other regional organizations. Help protect Seattle’s parks, restore habitats, build trails and learn about the region’s unique environmental challenges and opportunities.
After working with the SCA, program participants emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills that prepare them for their future.
What We Offer:
Paid Opportunities: Green jobs for high schoolers and adults.
Real-World Experience: Build skills in trail maintenance, habitat restoration, species identification, tool use and more.
Career Development: Learn job-readiness skills and gain connections to explore a green career.
Community Impact: Make a difference in Seattle’s environment and communities.
Explore current opportunities and apply today!
The SCA has been fielding Urban Green crews in Seattle since 2007. Crew members must be currently in high school or recent high school graduates to participate in Seattle Urban Green programs. Crew leaders must be over 21 and have housing in the Seattle area for the duration of the summer program.
Summer High School Conservation Crews
These paid positions take place from July to August and offer high school students and recent graduates a transformative experience outdoors. You'll complete hands-on conservation projects and learn about careers in conservation and related fields. Typically working 35 hours per week, your crew will be led by two adult Crew Leaders and will engage with a variety of organizations around western Washington, including on environmental education field trips.
Summer Conservation Crews
Crew Leaders supervise and train our SCA summer youth crews working in the field. These paid outdoor positions guide, inspire and motivate our high school participants while ensuring their safety and wellbeing. During a June training session and throughout the season, crew leaders gain experience and expertise in various conservation skills like trail building, habitat restoration, plant identification, environmental education, urban forestry and community outreach. These positions are great for young professionals building their conservation and environmental work experience.
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Build a foundation for a rewarding environmental career. Gain practical skills in trail building, habitat restoration, and teamwork. Learn about public land resources, environmental issues, and career readiness. Develop leadership skills and connect with a diverse community of passionate conservationists.
CPR Certification & First Aid
Environmental Education
Financial Literacy
Habitat & Trail Restoration
Leave No Trace
Outdoor Ethics
Team Building & Leadership Experience
Generous support from public agencies, environmental organizations, schools, and community groups fuels SCA's Urban Green program, providing Seattle youth with paid conservation opportunities each year.
Hear what Urban Green crew members say about the program.
Protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries and community green spaces across the U.S.
Be a part of the movement to protect the planet and the communities we serve.
We are the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults.