About this role
Position Summary
Selected candidates will serve as crew members on a professional backcountry trail crew and will work alongside Forest Service and Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) personnel. The crew members will perform routine trail maintenance duties including; trail logout, tread work, construction of drainage structures, hiking extensively and living and working in remote backcountry settings.
Location
Cody, WY
Schedule
June 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Extensive hiking over mountainous terrain
- Camping in isolated and remote backcountry settings
- Working with small groups of people in remote areas
- Ten hours of repetitive manual labor tasks, digging, bending, stooping and lifting objects of over 50 lbs.
Marginal Duties
- Routine tool maintenance
- Driving 4x4 Forest Service vehicle
- Required trainings (CPR, defensive driving, horsemanship, packing, crosscut and chainsaw)
- Assist other departments as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Previous trail experience
- Camping and hiking mandatory
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
Horsemanship skills preferred.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Bunk housing available at one of our Ranger stations. Ranger stations are 45-60 minutes away from the office, personal vehicle needed.
Compensation
$1,100 Round Trip Travel Allowance (Paid Once)
$450/week (Paid Bi-Weekly)
Housing Provided
All Weather Uniform Package
PLC Eligible
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Bear Safety
Defensive Driver Training
First Aid/CPR
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
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.
Other facts
About Student Conservation Association
The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and adults.
Our program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces at various locations across the country.
After working with the SCA, our members emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
As America’s most effective youth conservation service organization, the SCA transforms lives by empowering young people of all backgrounds to plan, act, and lead while they protect and restore our natural and cultural resources.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is dedicated to building the next generation of conservation leaders while inspiring lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.
SCA's mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.
What you'll do
- Crew members will perform routine trail maintenance duties including trail logout, tread work, and construction of drainage structures. They will also be required to hike extensively and live in remote backcountry settings.
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