Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Urban Green- NYC Member 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 - August 28, 2025 Key Duties and Responsibilities: Trail Maintenance and Management; Park Restoration Projects; Hiking pH Neutral Soil to the peak of Sargent Mountain Marginal Duties: Assisting with the preparation of group meals; Maintaining a clean campsite and camp kitchen Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Prior SCA 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: $16.50/hour- 40 hours per week. 8 hours per day. All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Personal Vehicle Information: Not needed Additional Benefits: Interpretive Skills AmeriCorps: Not Eligible 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 - August 28, 2025 Key Duties and Responsibilities: Trail Maintenance and Management; Park Restoration Projects; Hiking pH Neutral Soil to the peak of Sargent Mountain Marginal Duties: Assisting with the preparation of group meals; Maintaining a clean campsite and camp kitchen Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Prior SCA 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: $16.50/hour- 40 hours per week. 8 hours per day. All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Personal Vehicle Information: Not needed Additional Benefits: Interpretive Skills AmeriCorps: Not Eligible 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.