This is your go-to resource for getting inspired, keeping track of logistics and making the most of your SCA experience. Print it out for use throughout your internship.
You will complete and approve your timesheets in ADP Workforce Manager, which is accessible in your ADP portal. To access Workforce Manager, log into your ADP account at https://workforcenow.adp.com. From the ADP homepage, click “Workforce Manager Time and Attendance” under Helpful Links. This document walks your through the steps for the completing your timesheets.
Member and Leader Workforce Management Instructions
The process for completing output logs has changed. Interns and leaders will receive an email from the SCA every two weeks, with a link and instructions for completing the output log.
If you are enrolled in AmeriCorps, go to the AmeriCorps page for more information about benefits and responsibilities of this program.
We encourage members and site supervisors to meet in the beginning and go over expectations and goals during the position. Please download this template to complete during the first week. One method we suggest to complete this worksheet is using SMART goals, that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-focused, and Time-focused. Feel free to also use this guide – How to Handle Me Memo.
If you’re interested learning about USFS careers, you can view a 2022 speaker session.
The form for completing reimbursement requests and uploading receipts has changed. Moving forward, members requesting reimbursement for expenses will submit the reimbursement at this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/thestudentconservationassociation1/programreimbursement.
Before submitting a request, make sure your supervisor has given you the okay that this is an allowable expense.
If you are unsure of what your “Position #” on the form, please write in “UNKNOWN,” and your SCA advisor can assist and update that once the form is submitted.
While conservation service work has inherent risks, the SCA and partners strive for the safest work environment possible. Should anything occur that may impact your personal safety or wellbeing, contact your SCA advisor as soon as possible. Your SCA advisor will submit an incident report to help you get the care you need and to engage with organizational resources to support you. In addition to your site’s policies, procedures, and other safety-related systems and processes, all SCA internships receive Worker’s Compensation for work-related injury and illness.
Working at the SCA could mean working in very remote areas. Some of which might require flights or ferries to reach the nearest medical facility. In unforeseen circumstances, accidents can always happen. Please come prepared with enough available finances to cover any non-work related costs including but not limited to transportation, lodging, medical, and food. There are insurance options available that can help you during an unfortunate situation, such as DAN.
The SCA provides interns with the following safety-related tools, as well:
The public lands corps act provides you the opportunity to work in federal lands, and to apply to the hiring authority. Please watch this training video for more information. Your service hours can be a cumulation to reach 640. Work hours don’t include sick or holiday time. The last day of your completed service will be the first day on your certification to start applying for federal jobs. Please attach both the form and certification on USAJobs.
Your SCA position might make you eligible for Food Stamps. If interested, reach out to your work state for more information. Your SCA advisor can provide you with a letter of stipend for processing.
Your SCA Advisor is here to support you and help guide you on your internship journey. If you have any questions about your internship that cannot be addressed through the resources above, reach out to them with your question. SCA Advisors are also great resources for you as you think about what kind of career you are thinking about and how you can translate your internship experience into your next career steps.
Chris-Michael Tena
ctena@thesca.org
Chris Burley
cburley@thesca.org
Hannah Ashley
hashley@thesca.org
Shamar Jackson
sjackson@thesca.org