Young Adult Program

The nine-month Young Adult Program is your chance to train for careers in state parks and forests while making a difference.

• Work in crews of up to five members on a variety of conservation projects like trail maintenance, planting, invasive species control, and infrastructure improvements.
• Get paid while gaining certifications, networking opportunities, and career training.
• Develop skills in conservation, leadership, and environmental stewardship.

The PA Outdoor Corps are committed to equitable access to green jobs—applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

• Age 18-25 at the start of the program.
• Ability to conduct manual work in all outdoor conditions, including hiking up to four miles daily, regularly lifting up to 40 pounds, and swinging hand tools for 6+ hours per day.
• Ability to spend up to a week away from home for training and overnight work periods (hitches).
• Ability to work effectively with other team members to achieve goals and contribute to team success.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of peers.
• Must be able to model safe and professional behavior at all times, including wearing all appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Must be a resident of Pennsylvania.
• Must have housing in or near the program city and reliable transportation to the daily meeting location.
• Participants over age 21 driving SCA vehicles must have a clean driving record.