Senior Crew Member - Urban Green 2026 Pittsburgh High School Crew

Position Summary 

This position is a blend of hands on environmental education (50%) and service projects (50%). Afternoon, after-school sessions will be predominately environmental education based at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History; Saturday sessions will meet at the SCA office and will be predominately environmental service projects. This position intended to be an extension of the Pittsburgh Community Summer program, and priority is given to applicants who have successfully participated as members or leaders in that program.

 

Hosting Organization

The Student Conservation Association, Inc

 

 

 

Location 

Pittsburgh, PA

• This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are available within 30 minutes . Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are readily accessible. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are readily accessible. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.

 

Schedule 

 

September 15, 2026 - November 21, 2026 

 

Tuesday 4:00pm-6:30pm

Thursday 4:00pm-6:30pm

Saturday: 10:00am-3:30pm, with an unpaid 30min lunch

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Actively engage in environmental education activities, lead by SCA staff, Carnegie Museum Staff, and third party Staff. Actively engage in environmental service projects led by SCA staff, Carnegie Museum Staff, other third party staff. These projects include tree care and maintenance, habitat restoration, and trailwork.

 

Marginal Duties 

Actively engage in environmental education activities, lead by SCA staff, Carnegie Museum Staff, and third party Staff. Actively engage in environmental service projects led by SCA staff, Carnegie Museum Staff, other third party staff. These projects include tree care and maintenance, habitat restoration, and trailwork.

 

Required Qualifications 

Current high school student between the ages of 14 - 18; Participants should have prior outdoor conservation experience, a desire to work outside in all weather conditions, and willingness to engage in team building activities. Must have the ability to legally work in the US. Ability to be at the CMNH in Oakland, by 4:30pm on Tuesday and Thursdays. Ability to be at the SCA office in the Hill District by 10:00am on Saturdays

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Previous SCA experience

 

 

Hours 

10 per week

 

Living Accommodations 

Housing is not provided

 

Compensation  

$15/hour

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

 

 

Driving

Driving is not required

 

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.