Transform Atlanta, Transform Your Future with SCA Urban Green!
Ready to make a real impact on Atlanta’s environment? Our paid program gives you hands-on experience building trails, restoring natural areas, and learning about Atlanta’s unique ecosystem.
Why Join SCA Urban Green?
What We Offer:
The Student Conservation Association launched its first Atlanta community conservation program in 2021. With seed funding from the UPS Foundation, ten high school students came together to design, construct, maintain, and advocate for increased green spaces. Since then, more than 50 youth in the Atlanta metro area have participated in SCA programs.
We offer both school year and summer programs for teens and young adults.
Our school year program takes place on weekdays and weekends.
Schedule:
We offer both school year and summer programs for teens and young adults.
Our summer program takes place on weekdays.
Schedule:
Join The Crew!
The SCA is seeking Field Leaders (age 21+) to supervise and train our Black Women’s Conservation Crew in Atlanta. The team consists of Black crew members (age 18+) who self-identify as women. Cis and trans women, as well as non-binary and gender non-conforming people, are welcome. This crew is a safe space for women of color to learn, grow and gain new technical skills. Crew members will work on service projects, including invasive species removal, habitat restoration, litter abatement and trail work at various locations throughout local National Park Service sites in the Atlanta area. Field Leaders will guide and help train crew members on how to use hand and power tools, maintain equipment and trails, identify plants and trees, urban forestry basics and more. Field Leaders are responsible for incorporating environmental education and emotional first aid.
Expected Dates: May 19 – Aug. 1 Pay: $775/wk.
Apply NowThe SCA’s Black Women’s Conservation Crew in Atlanta is seeking Black crew members (age 18+) who self-identify as women. Cis and trans women, as well as non-binary and gender non-conforming people, are welcome. This crew is a safe space for women of color to learn, grow, gain new technical skills and explore careers in environmental conservation. Crew members will work on service projects, including invasive species removal, habitat restoration, litter abatement and trail work at various locations throughout local National Park Service sites in the Atlanta area.
Expected Dates: June 2 – July 25. Pay: $16.50/hr.
Apply NowThe SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the Atlanta All African American Crew in Atlanta, Georgia. The field leader will co-lead a team of ten high-school-aged youth (age 14-19). The crew will work on projects including invasive species removal, habitat restoration, litter abatement and trail work at National Park Service sites in the metro Atlanta region. The Field Leader will facilitate teamwork, train members in technical conservation work skills, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. Leaders will also be responsible for planning and incorporating environmental education and curriculum.
Expected Dates: May 19 – July 25 Pay: $750/wk.
Apply NowThe SCA is seeking high school-aged crew members (ages 14-18) for its All African American Crew. The crew will work on projects including invasive species removal, habitat restoration, litter abatement and trail work in support of Arabia Mountain and the West Atlanta Watershed Alliance. Crew members will help plan and participate in community engagement initiatives, including environmental awareness events, volunteer days and educational outreach programs.
Expected Dates: June 2 – July 25 Pay: $12.50/hr.
Apply NowUrban Green participants learn how to work with a diverse team of peers; gain knowledge of public land resources, environmental issues, and 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 teambuilding and leadership activities.
CPR & First Aid
Environmental Education
Habitat Restoration
Leave No Trace
Outdoor Ethics
Resume Building
Trail Skills
Thanks to generous support from local and national parks, environmental organizations, schools, youth development organizations, corporations and community groups, the SCA continues to provide conservation opportunities for youth throughout the Atlanta metro area.
Jonathan Johnson, SCA Atlanta Program Manager
P.O. Box 5641
Atlanta, GA 31107
Phone: (703) 781-9955
Email: jjohnson@thesca.org
Hear what Urban Green crew members say about the program.
Protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries and community green spaces across the U.S.
Be a part of the movement to protect the planet and the communities we serve.
We are the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults.
Join our community of supporters who care deeply about preserving parks, public lands and urban green spaces.
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