Applications will continue to be accepted until all positions are filled.
In order to be considered for the SCA National Conservation Crew Program, candidates must complete each section of the online application, have at least one completed and attached reference form, submit the application, and access and complete the Medical/Physician Forms, and the Signature Form.
There is a one-time application fee of $25 dollars for US citizens ($40 International citizens).
If you have a dial up connection we highly recommend completing the paper application or reference forms.
New candidates need to download:
Please complete these forms and return them to SCA 1 of 3 ways:
If you are unable to download the necessary forms, send an email with your full name and current address to crews@thesca.org.
Returning candidates need to:
Once the required forms are filled out, submit them to us as soon as possible.
SCA takes great care in selecting its crew members. Each candidate is evaluated individually based on the materials they provide. Please understand that this is a competitive process and that there is no guarantee of being selected. For more details on how you can improve your chances of being chosen, please see our Application Tips page.
Once your application is completed, we will review all of your information. There are several different criteria that are considered for placement. They are as follows in order of importance:
These criteria reflect the care we take to ensure that all members receive a placement they are well suited for. We begin notifying crew member candidates of their placement in early spring. Upon receiving the placement email you have 7 days to respond. Once your acceptance is received, the SCA will send you Selection information. Included in this email attachment are forms (Participant Agreement & Medical Waiver) that must be completed and returned.
Only applicants who have received a waitlist invitation via email are eligible for the waitlist. To be placed on the waitlist, you must respond to the email immediately and outline any changes to your availability dates.
Crew members on the waitlist are not rank ordered. If space on a crew becomes available, a decision will be made at that time (ex. if a 15 year old female drops from a backcountry program, we will find a 15 year old female suitable for the backcountry from the waitlist). We send a final update to all waitlisted applicants by late June.
If you decline our placement, your application goes back into the general applicant pool. We cannot guarantee that you will receive another placement. Remember that each site offers an amazing opportunity for conservation service and every crew is in need of highly qualified members.