Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps offers paid work experience, skills training, professional development, and environmental educational opportunities to youth and young adults who complete recreation and conservation projects on Pennsylvania’s public lands.
Who’s Eligible?
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps consists of three components:
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Expand AllClick here for a more accessible versionNine-Month Young Adult Crews
Nine-month young adult crews consist of a crew leader and five crew members (ages 18 to 25).
The Student Conservation Association is hiring nine-month young adult crew members and leaders for the following Pennsylvania locations:
- Altoona
- Dubois
- Harrisburg
- Meadville
- Norristown
- Pittsburgh
- Somerset
- Wilkes-Barre
- Williamsport
Program Dates
The crews will work from March 18, 2024, to November 27, 2024.
Work Schedule
Crews will work Monday through Wednesday, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., and on Thursday, from 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Compensation
$15.00 an hour, paid time off, paid holidays, optional benefits, professional training opportunities
Learn More and Apply
Learn more about the young adult corps and how to apply at the
Student Conservation Association website.
Nine-Month Cultural Resources Crew
The nine-month cultural resources crew consists of three members with a degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, architectural history, historic preservation or a related field under the supervision of a project leader.
Full 2024 program information will be posted soon.
Learn More and Apply
Learn more about the cultural resources crew and how to apply at the
Student Conservation Association website.
Six-Week Summer Program for Youth
Six-week summer crews consists of an adult leader and six youth members (ages 15 to 18).
Updates and full details of the 2024 summer youth crew season will appear here after January 1, 2024.
Program Dates
The summer youth crews will work from July 1, 2024, to August 9, 2024.
Work Schedule
Crews will work Monday through Friday, from 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Compensation
$15.00 an hour
Learn More and Apply
Learn more about the summer youth crews and how to apply at the
Student Conservation Association website.
Crews Available for Local Park Work
While the majority of the project work will be performed on state park and forest lands, the corps will be available on a cost-share basis to local land managers such as municipal and county parks and recreation departments during 2024.
Contact the Outdoor Corps
program assistant for more information.
Goals and Background
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps will help to protect and restore public lands and waters, while providing young people with the knowledge and expertise to be good stewards of our natural resources.
The program will connect youth and young adults with job opportunities relating to the outdoors and the environment and provide training in work skills necessary for future successful employment.
The program is managed by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with the
Student Conservation Association, a national conservation jobs organization.
Program Funding
The 2024 Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps is financially supported by DCNR and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s Reemployment Program, along with private contributions made through the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation.
