Field Leaders

The SCA is seeking Field Leaders (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 Idaho Corps based at the Indianola Ranger Station in Salmon-Challis National Forest. The crew will complete a variety of conservation service projects, including participation in the Upper Salmon Restoration Landscape Initiative, fence construction and the creation of beaver dam analog structures as well as trail maintenance, historic preservation, fuels reduction, invasive species management and more. The Field Leader will supervise 4-5 members in the field, train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. The crew will live off-grid at the historic Indianola Ranger Station in the Salmon-Challis National Forest and will spend significant time camping in backcountry and front-country locations. Crew members must be able to walk 10 miles a day over varied terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Program Dates: April 13 – Oct. 18  Pay: $825/wk., $650 travel stipend

The SCA is seeking Field Leaders (age 21+) to supervise and train the 24 members of the SCA Adirondack Corps located at the Whitney Headquarters in Long Lake, NY. The Adirondack Corps will work on various service projects, including new trail construction, bridge building, invasive species management, infrastructure maintenance and historic preservation. The four Field Leaders will collaborate with the Field Logistics Coordinator and Project Manager to train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. Leaders will live in provided housing on-site with one roommate. The crew will camp on work sites 5-10 days at a time throughout the season.

Program Dates: April 9 – Oct. 22, 2025. Pay: $1000/wk., $300 travel stipend

The SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 Summer Modoc National Forest Trail Team in Altruas, California. The crew will engage in a variety of hands-on conservation projects, including clearing trail corridors, installing rock structures and maintaining tread and drainage features. The Field Leader will manage basecamp, train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. Strong candidates will have a good foundation in backcountry living and experience working outdoors.

Expected Dates: April 7 – Aug 23. Pay: $800/wk.

The SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 Summer Sequoia National Forest Trail Team in Springville, California. The crew will engage in a variety of hands-on conservation projects, including clearing trail corridors, installing rock structures and maintaining tread and drainage features. The Field Leader will manage basecamp, train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. Strong candidates will have a good foundation in backcountry living and experience working outdoors.

Expected Dates: April 7 – Aug 23. Pay: $800/wk.

The SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 Summer Sequoia National Forest Trail Team-Fire Recovery in Springville, California. The crew will engage in a variety of hands-on conservation projects, including clearing trail corridors, installing rock structures and maintaining tread and drainage features. The Field Leader will manage basecamp, train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. Strong candidates will have a good foundation in backcountry living and experience working outdoors.

Expected Dates: April 7 – Aug 23. Pay: $800/wk.

The SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 Summer Sequoia National Forest Trail – Hume Lake Team 1 in Hume, California. The crew will engage in a variety of hands-on conservation projects, including clearing trail corridors, installing rock structures and maintaining tread and drainage features. The Field Leader will manage basecamp, train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. Strong candidates will have a good foundation in backcountry living and experience working outdoors.

Expected Dates: April 7 – Aug 23. Pay: $800/wk.

The SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 Summer Sequoia National Forest Trail – Hume Lake Team 2 in Hume, California. The crew will engage in a variety of hands-on conservation projects, including clearing trail corridors, installing rock structures and maintaining tread and drainage features. The Field Leader will manage basecamp, train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. Strong candidates will have a good foundation in backcountry living and experience working outdoors.

Expected Dates: April 7 – Aug 23. Pay: $800/wk.

The SCA is seeking a Field Leader (age 21+) to supervise and train the 2025 Summer Snow Mountain Fire Recovery Team in Upper Lake, California. The crew will engage in a variety of hands-on conservation projects in Mendocino National Forest, a land still healing from the Ranch Fire. The crew will work with hand tools and chainsaws to rebuild damaged trails, clear debris, and restore trail structures.  The Field Leader will manage basecamp, train members in technical conservation work skills, mentor personal and professional development, communicate with agency partners and manage the timely completion of work projects. Strong candidates will have a good foundation in backcountry living and experience working with a chainsaw.

Expected Dates: April 7 – Aug 23. Pay: $800/wk.