About this role
Position Summary
This crew, consisting of 2 adult co-leaders and 4 high school youth members, will work on 15 select Saturdays throughout the schoolyear to support nature-based climate resilience efforts in vulnerable neighborhoods throughout Charles County, Maryland. The crew will carry out a variety of community forestry projects, programs, and activities, including maintaining more than 700 trees in pocket forests and at school sites through planting, watering, staking, mulching, and weeding. The crew will support the year-round maintenance of these sites while participating in a variety of environmental education, workforce development, and green career exploration activities.
Hosting Organization
The Resilience Authority of Charles County, Inc.
Location
Waldorf, MD
Schedule
15 Select Saturdays from October 2026 - May 2027; exact dates TBD.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with team members to complete outdoor hands-on projects; learn new skills in tree care, trail work, and park maintenance; participate in career builder activities.
Marginal Duties
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 and enrolled in high school; Must have the ability to legally work in the US; Must be able to obtain a Maryland Minor Work permit if applicable; Must be able to complete SCA online onboarding new hire paperwork in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a team; Open to learning new skills and more about conservation; Outdoor work or volunteer experience a plus
Hours
Part-time, intermittent position. Members will work 15 Saturdays throughout the school year (exact dates to be determined). Each workday is an 8-hour shift.
Living Accommodations
No housing - candidates must live near Charles County, Maryland
Compensation
$17/hour; biweekly pay schedule
All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.
Personal Vehicle Information
Recommended
Additional Benefits
AmeriCorps: Not Eligible
Equal Opportunity Statement
SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.
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