Urban Green - NW Indiana Forestry Crew

Position Summary

Join a dynamic crew on a mission to green NW Indiana! You’ll hit the ground running in communities like Gary, Hammond, East Chicago, and Whiting—planting and caring for native trees to boost urban canopy and transform neighborhoods. Partner with passionate community organizations, power up your skills through

SCA-led trainings, and energize local volunteers at hands-on events. Help spark awareness, inspire stewardship, and grow a healthier, more vibrant urban forest—one tree, one block, one community at a time.

Location

Hammond, IN

• Schedule

March 16, 2026 - November 7, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

CONSERVATION WORK: Actively participating in conservation service tasks as assigned. Primarily watering and maintaining a tree yard, planting trees, watering trees, mulching trees, inspecting trees, data collection of trees, and working with the crew leader to prep sites for plantings; The crew will primarily work a M-F schedule with some Saturdays in the fall

(September-November); PREPARATION: Arriving at work prepared for the day’s activities, clearly communicating all tardiness or absence, and actively contributing to the overall success of the program and team, packing lunches that can be easily stored and eating in the field, wearing SCA approved uniforms

and PPE; EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT: Engaging in environmental education and job readiness lessons, working with other local SCA crews for joint workdays, working with other partner organizations for environmental education, supporting SCA led community engagement events and presenting to peers; LEADERSHIP

• DEVELOPMENT: Contributing to leadership development and workforce skills
• training, attending member training, participation in any advanced skills
• training that may be offered, and taking an active role in supporting volunteers

during SCA managed community engagement events.

Marginal Duties

• TRAINING PARTICIPATION: Participating in SCA led training sessions, attending

partner led training sessions, participating in online and advanced skills

• training when offered; CREW SUPPORT: Supporting crew needs and project

objectives as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

WORK ETHIC: Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in challenging conditions and willing to learn; MANUAL LABOR ABILITY: Be able to

• perform manual labor for up to 8 hours per day, occasionally lifting/moving 40

pounds or more; LEGAL ELIGIBILITY: Be legally eligible to work in the United States. US ELIGIBILITY: Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or national; MINIMUM AGE: Be at least 18 years old; EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Have a high school diploma or equivalent (or actively working to complete one); BACKGROUND

CHECKS: Be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Checks, including background, sex offender, and FBI checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

WORK ETHIC: Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to work outdoors in challenging conditions and willing to learn; MANUAL LABOR ABILITY: Be able to

• perform manual labor for up to 8 hours per day, occasionally lifting/moving 40

pounds or more; LEGAL ELIGIBILITY: Be legally eligible to work in the United States. US ELIGIBILITY: Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or national; MINIMUM AGE: Be at least 18 years old; EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Have a high school diploma or equivalent (or actively working to complete one); BACKGROUND

CHECKS: Be willing to undergo National Service Criminal History Checks, including background, sex offender, and FBI checks.

Hours

35 per week

Living Accommodations

N/A

Compensation:

HOURLY PAY: $18/hour for 35 hours per week, paid bi-weekly; ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

$200 uniform package provided by SCA, CPR & First Aid Certification valued at $150, $45 Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement; All allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Additional Benefits

Defensive Drive Training

First Aid/CPR

Interpretive Skills

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

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.