Atlanta Green Jobs for Youth - The Student Conservation Association

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?

Get Paid: Earn while learning valuable green job skills.
Gain Experience: Explore career pathways in conservation.
Make a Difference: Help create a healthier, more sustainable Atlanta.

What We Offer:

School Year & Summer Programs: Flexible options for teens and young adults.
Hands-On Conservation: Build trails, restore habitats, and more.
Career Development: Learn job readiness skills and explore green careers.
Community: Join a diverse team of peers passionate about the environment.

Our Programs

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.

School-Year 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:
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesdays (virtual)
- Weekends (in-person)
Summer Programs
We offer both school year and summer programs for teens and young adults.

Our summer program takes place on weekdays.

Schedule:
- 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday -Thursday
- 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Fridays
- Members serve at various sites in and around Atlanta.

Skills & Training

Professional Development

Urban 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

Key Partners

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.