Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Field Leader- Urban NYC Crew at Acadia National Park
Student Conservation Association (SCA), Bar Harbor, Maine, United States, 04609
Position Summary
The crew will travel from NYC to Acadia National Park in Maine. The crew will travel approximately halfway to Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire and camp with the NH Corps Programs on the night of August 16th and travel to Blackwoods Campground, 155 Blackwoods Drive, Otter Creek, Maine 04060 on August 17th. The program will consist of conservation stewardship service work, environmental education, and recreation. One of the major projects will be supporting Acadia's Soils to Summits initiative, hiking pH neutral soil to the peak of Mount Sargent to aid in soil rehabilitation. The majority of the program will take place at Acadia National Park. However, the crew will also take day trips to other sites in the region. Location Acadia National Park- Blackwoods Campground 155 Blackwoods Drive, Otter Creek, ME 04660 Schedule August 16, 2025 - September 5, 2025 Key Duties and Responsibilities Leading crew members in trail maintenance and stewardship projects; Transporting crew members from NYC to Acadia National Park; Leading and facilitating recreation activities Marginal Duties Planning and shopping for group meals; Assisting crew members in the preparation of group meals; Responsible management of SCA gear and equipment; Responsible management of program budget Required Qualifications Wilderness First Aid; Valid Drivers License Preferred Qualifications Camping Experience Hours 40 per week Living Accommodations Camping in SCA provided tents and sleeping bags at Blackwoods campground- 155 Blackwoods Drive, Otter Creek, ME 04660 Compensation $900/week All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Additional Benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.
The crew will travel from NYC to Acadia National Park in Maine. The crew will travel approximately halfway to Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire and camp with the NH Corps Programs on the night of August 16th and travel to Blackwoods Campground, 155 Blackwoods Drive, Otter Creek, Maine 04060 on August 17th. The program will consist of conservation stewardship service work, environmental education, and recreation. One of the major projects will be supporting Acadia's Soils to Summits initiative, hiking pH neutral soil to the peak of Mount Sargent to aid in soil rehabilitation. The majority of the program will take place at Acadia National Park. However, the crew will also take day trips to other sites in the region. Location Acadia National Park- Blackwoods Campground 155 Blackwoods Drive, Otter Creek, ME 04660 Schedule August 16, 2025 - September 5, 2025 Key Duties and Responsibilities Leading crew members in trail maintenance and stewardship projects; Transporting crew members from NYC to Acadia National Park; Leading and facilitating recreation activities Marginal Duties Planning and shopping for group meals; Assisting crew members in the preparation of group meals; Responsible management of SCA gear and equipment; Responsible management of program budget Required Qualifications Wilderness First Aid; Valid Drivers License Preferred Qualifications Camping Experience Hours 40 per week Living Accommodations Camping in SCA provided tents and sleeping bags at Blackwoods campground- 155 Blackwoods Drive, Otter Creek, ME 04660 Compensation $900/week All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Additional Benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.