Join The Crew: SCA Massachusetts Conservation Corps

Launch Your Conservation Career With Us

The SCA Massachusetts Conservation Corps is a partnership between the Student Conservation Association, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Massachusetts Service Alliance and AmeriCorps.

During the 28-week program, participants will develop competitive technical and interpersonal skills to help jump-start their conservation careers.  Crew members will tackle critical trail, recreation and land management projects in the Bay State with the support of our project partners.

The SCA’s Massachusetts program partners work in a wide range of fields, including natural and cultural resource management, ecology, trails and greenways, conservation biology, interpretive services and forestry. Crew members will have an opportunity to network and learn from these professionals, gaining invaluable experience and laying the groundwork for a career in conservation.

Current Opportunities

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Eastern Massachusetts Conservation Corps

The SCA is seeking Crew Members (age 18+) for its Eastern Massachusetts Conservation Corps based at Camp Nihan in Saugus, Massachusetts. Crew members will complete a variety of conservation service projects which may include new trail construction, bridge building, rock steps/wall constructions, invasive species management, resource monitoring, sign installation and pollinator habitat creation. The crew will meet and travel together to project locations. Crew members will serve four 10-hour days from Tues.-Fri. with a three-day weekend.

Program Dates: April 28 – Nov. 6 Pay: $500/wk., AmeriCorps Education Award Eligible

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Western Massachusetts Conservation Corps

The SCA is seeking Crew Members (age 18+) for its Western Massachusetts Conservation Corps based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Crew members will complete a variety of conservation service projects which may include new trail construction, bridge building, rock steps/wall constructions, invasive species management, resource monitoring, sign installation and pollinator habitat creation. The crew will meet and travel together to project locations. Crew members will serve four 10-hour days from Tues.-Fri. with a three-day weekend.

Program Dates: April 28 – Nov. 6 Pay: $500/wk., AmeriCorps Education Award Eligible

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Skills & Training

Professional Development

Our program participants learn how to work with a diverse team of peers; gain knowledge of public land resources and environmental issues, gain career readiness skills; increase their understanding of environmental and trail restoration techniques; acquire experience in public service and outdoor recreation; and develop valuable professional skills through team building and leadership activities.