2026 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps - Roving Trail Crew

Job description

Position Summary The Student Conservation Association in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), is seeking outgoing individuals to join the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps. The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps offers paid work experience, job training, and educational opportunities. Corps members will join a team of young adults to complete conservation and infrastructure projects on Pennsylvania’s public lands. Throughout the season members will also participate in education and training activities related to resource management, environmental education and recreation. The Trail Crew will focus on completing trail improvements projects across Pennsylvania. An anticipated major project in 2026 is the restoration of the Glen Onoko Falls Trail system in Jim Thorpe PA. Glen Onoko Trail improvements will include a large amount of technical stonework. Work at Glen Onoko could comprise at least 50% of the work season. The remaining hitches will be spent at parks and forests throughout Pennsylvania. The trail crew consists of eight total members and two project leaders. At times the crew will function as one unit and other times the crew will be su...