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Field Leaders

Manage and mentor junior program participants working outdoors at sites in various states.

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Chicago SCA Urban Green program

Urban Green

Paid green jobs, including single-day service projects, seasonal work and year-long internships or fellowships in major metropolitan cities.

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Wildland Fire

Wildland hazardous fuel reduction in the Pacific Southwest.

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National Crews

Conservation crews for high schoolers.

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Conservation Corps

Conservation crews for youth and young adults.

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Individual Placements

Conservation opportunities for a variety of fields.

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Open Positions

Current opportunities are posted as they become available.

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  • Field Leader - 2025 USFS/SCA Wildland Fire Academy Fuels Team

    Head west to supervise and train crew members for our intensive Fuels Reduction Training Program offered in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service.

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  • Individual Placement - Developed Recreation - Alaska

    Work alongside U.S. Forest Service staff to maintain recreation areas in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest.

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  • Crew Member – Chicago Urban Forestry Crew

    Get hands-on training in urban forestry while working alongside Openlands arborists to plant and maintain trees with Chicago Urban Green.

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About the SCA

We are the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults.

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Be a part of the movement to protect the planet and the communities we serve.

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Join our community of supporters who care deeply about preserving parks, public lands and urban green spaces.

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Join our community of supporters who care deeply about preserving parks, public lands and urban green spaces.

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