The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is a national conservation organization that provides hands-on environmental service, internship, and career development opportunities for high school students, college students, recent graduates, and young professionals. SCA offers conservation internships, service programs, conservation corps experiences, and field-based opportunities focused on areas such as environmental education, wildlife conservation, natural resource management, sustainability, historic preservation, trail maintenance, environmental research, and public lands stewardship. The organization partners with agencies and organizations across all 50 states, including the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and other environmental organizations.
Who should use this resource:
Students and emerging professionals interested in environmental science, conservation, sustainability, natural resources, wildlife biology, environmental education, park management, forestry, recreation, or related fields. This resource is especially valuable for students seeking hands-on experience, paid internships, fieldwork opportunities, gap year experiences, or pathways into environmental careers.
Why it’s helpful:
SCA is designed specifically to help young people gain practical experience while exploring careers in conservation and environmental stewardship. Through internships, conservation crews, and service programs, students can develop technical skills, leadership experience, communication and teamwork abilities, and professional networks within the environmental sector. Many opportunities include benefits such as stipends, housing, living allowances, education awards, or academic credit, and more than 70% of SCA alumni go on to work or study in environmental fields. The organization also provides valuable connections to professionals, agencies, and employers that can support future internships, graduate school applications, and careers in conservation and natural resources.
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