Urban Green - 2026 Charles County Summer Youth Corps

Position Summary 

This position directly supports Nature-Based climate resilience in Charles County by caring for native trees planted across public schools. Project tasks may include watering, mulching, staking, pruning, and monitoring young native trees. Through this work, participants will gain hands-on conservation experience and help address the impacts of climate change in their community.

 

Location 

La Plata, MD

 

Schedule 

July 6, 2026 - August 14, 2026

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Work collaboratively with team members to complete outdoor hands-on projects; learn new skills in tree care; participate in career-builder activities.

 

Marginal Duties 

• Participate in environmental education learning activities
• Complete feedback surveys
• Participate in professional development sessions like career panels and SMART Goal planning.

 

Required Qualifications 

• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements
• Must be a minimum of 15 years of age
• Currently enrolled in high school or graduating senior, and able to attain a minor work permit
• Must have the ability to legally work in the US
• Must be able to complete SCA online onboarding new hire paperwork in a timely manner.

 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Outdoor work experience a plus
• Experience working in a team
• Open to learning new skills and more about conservation.

 

Hours 

40 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

No housing - candidates must live near Charles County, Maryland

 

Compensation  

$16.50/hour; bi-weekly pay

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

 

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

 

Additional Benefits 

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.