Location: Ford City, PA
Program Dates: May 11, 2026 - August 28, 2026
Schedule: 40 hours/week (weekends and federal holidays off)
Compensation: $350/week living allowance + Housing Allowance: $800/month (pre-tax)

Candidates local to the Pittsburgh area are encouraged to apply!

Position Summary 

Crooked Creek Lake, located near Ford City, Pennsylvania, is a 350-acre reservoir managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Its primary goal, established with its completion in 1940, is flood control for the Allegheny River basin, having prevented significant flood damage throughout its history.

The project also serves to enhance water quality and provides diverse recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping, and disc golf. Interns will focus on environmental education, natural resource management, and supporting recreational activities such as swimming, boating, and camping to ensure a positive visitor experience. 

Additional Benefits 

• Defensive Driving Training
• Interpretive Skills
• Off-Road Vehicle Safety
• AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support the operation and maintenance of flood control facilities
• Support public recreational activities
• Protect and preserve natural resources
• Assist with a variety of routine trade duties for the maintenance and operation of project facilities, including landscaping, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry
• Use a variety of tools and equipment common to the trades listed above
• Safely operate, control, and clean heavy power equipment and tools
• Complete assignments that involve multiple tasks or processes
• Follow directions and sequences to complete tasks

Marginal Duties 

Assist with campground maintenance.

Required Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have the ability to effectively speak, read, and write in English
• Must have the ability to work outdoors and lift up to 40 pounds
• Must wear SCA provided attire while on duty.

Preferred Qualifications 

Public service experience;
Natural resource management experience.

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations

Housing not provided.

Compensation  

• Living Allowance: $350/week
• Housing Allowance: $800/month (4 payments)
• Commuting Allowance: $75/week
• up to $650 in reimbursable expenses for relocation

All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.