From archaeology to zoology, SCA members work in a range of different disciplines. Whether your dream is to be a ranger patrolling the backcountry or an environmental educator leading field trips, a biologist monitoring wildlife or an urban planner working to engage local communities, your career can start with SCA.
Most SCA members focus their service in the following areas. Each position is tagged as falling into a maximum of five of these categories These categories help applicants and partners better understand what a position entails and how best to find the appropriate member with the right skills, interests, and experience.
Millions of Americans visit our nation’s treasured natural and cultural resources each year, and Visitor Services staff help to facilitate their experience in the outdoors. Positions that fall into this category may include:
Educators and interpreters play a crucial role in introducing visitors to the natural and cultural heritage of our public lands. Positions that fall into this category may include:
Natural Resource managers support and protect the diverse ecosystems that make up our environment. Positions that fall into this category may include:
Our public lands offer unsurpassed recreational opportunities that require careful management. Positions that fall into this category may include:
Our public lands offer not just biodiversity but also important cultural and historical resources to be preserved and shared with the public. Positions that fall into this category may include:
Geographic Information Systems provide a critical tool for mapping and monitoring public lands. Positions that fall into this category may include:
A growing number of businesses are working towards sustainability as a way to maximize their positive impact on profit, people, and the environment. Positions that fall into this category may include:
Extensive trail systems across our public lands require constant care to keep them open and safe for the public to enjoy. Positions that fall into this category may include:
Our National Parks, Forests, Refuges, and other public lands provide critical habitat for wildlife that must be conserved and protected. Positions that fall into this category may include:
