About this role
Position Summary
Primary duties will be to assist the refuge staff on habitat restoration projects within Washington Maritime NWRC. This may include, but not limited to, planning, grant and plan writing, general invasives species control, seed bed preparation, and planting. Secondary duties are supporting refuge biologist with wildlife monitoring activities, data processing, and remote monitoring equipment installation. Lastly, supporting the refuge maintenance worker with facility maintenance.
Schedule
March 2, 2026 - October 30, 2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with tasks related to starting up a prairie habitat
- Restoration project on a new refuge island and continuing
- Habitat improvements on other refuge islands wildlife
- Monitoring and data processing
Marginal Duties
Facility maintenance sign repairs and installation.
Required Qualifications
- DOI certification to operate ORUVs (ATV/UTV)
- Have a valid state driver's license to operate government vehicles
- The ability to pass background investigation to attain access to government computers
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
- Familiarity with GIS and GPS systems
- Ability to communicate in writing to a diverse audience.
Hours
40 per week
Living Accommodations
Selected candidate must find their own housing using the $845 monthly allowance
Compensation
- $1,100 round‑trip travel allowance
- $450 weekly living allowance
- $845 monthly housing allowance (8 months total)
- Field work uniform package
- AmeriCorps eligibility upon completing 1,200 service hours (Value $5,176)
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Required
Additional Benefits
Defensive Driving Training
First Aid/CPR
Off-Road Vehicle Safety
AmeriCorps: REQUIRED
Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members. SCA is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally. The Student Conservation Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Physical requirements and working conditions specific to the position are available in the full job description.
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
- The primary duties include assisting refuge staff with habitat restoration projects and supporting wildlife monitoring activities. Additional responsibilities involve facility maintenance and data processing.
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