Conservation Corps- 2026 Idaho Corps Crew Member

Position Summary 

SCA’s Idaho AmeriCorps Residential Program is designed to meet the environmental conservation, natural resource protection, community stewardship, and workforce development needs of public land managers in Idaho and the surrounding communities. 14 corps members and 3 project leaders will spend the season based at the Indianola Ranger Station, located in North Fork ID, and work on public land management projects in crews of 5 or 6 people. Crews will spend significant amounts of time in basecamp settings and remote locations. 2026 projects include fence construction, trail maintenance, fuels reduction and thinning, developed recreation management, watershed restoration and more.

 

Location 

North Fork, ID

 

Schedule 

August 3, 2026 - September 26, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Be an active and participatory corps member – attend all training and service days, and participate in weekly chores around the program base and base camp. Take on role of Hitch Leader for at least one hitch, serving as a professional liaison with park managers, handling the logistics of a project, delegating responsibilities, developing emergency response plans, and completing all necessary paperwork. Be an active and participatory member of the SCA Idaho Corps, Forest and Parks, and AmeriCorps Community. Comply with all SCA and AmeriCorps policies and refrain from any prohibited activities. Perform outdoor conservation projects, 85% Participate in training opportunities, 15% Position is physically demanding and will require some evening and weekend work Corps members are encouraged to develop a connection and build SCA's relationships with the local community through volunteer activities and interaction with the local non-profits and the general public. Represent SCA in a positive manner.

 

Marginal Duties 

Assist in travel planning, data collection, and team logistics support; Non-routine tool and gear maintenance; If eligible, may drive the SCA vehicle for team support;

 

Required Qualifications 

Ability to serve independently and as part of a team. Able to live and serve in diverse situations and outdoor environments. Willing to try new things and learn new skills. Able to lift 50 lbs and hike 10 miles. Willing to learn how to use hand tools and power tools to accomplish service activities. Good communication skills. Must have a high school diploma/GED. Willing to serve some nights and weekends. Willing to camp outside for 10 days at a time. Ability to perform physical work outdoors in remote locations in varying weather conditions independently and as part of a group. Interest in recreation, resource management, historic preservation, and public access issues. Position requires frequent exposure to potentially harmful biotic factors including poison ivy, stinging and biting insects and ticks. AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements: This position is part of a specialized SCA AmeriCorps program and if you are selected, you will be serving as an SCA AmeriCorps member. To be eligible for this position you must meet these basic AmeriCorps Eligibility Requirements; • Be a citizen, permanent resident, or national of the United States; • Be at least 18 years or older; • High school diploma or equivalent or actively working to complete; • Willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Check, including criminal background, sex offender and FBI checks conducted after position is offered.

 

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Previous camping and backpacking experience is helpful. Excellent organization, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Working within a team setting for a common goal is critical as well as being able to work independently. Applicants should have the desire to spend extended periods of time in natural settings and be prepared to manage the mental and physical rigors of extended periods of time outdoors.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

SCA Idaho AmeriCorps is based at the historic Indianola Ranger Station on the