Urban Green - Charles County Resilience Authority Youth Tree Corps

Climate Resilience Saturday Crew

This school year Saturday crew will support climate resilience in Charles County by caring for native trees planted across 10 public schools and community spaces affected by the urban heat island effect. Participants will meet on 12 Saturdays throughout the schoolyear to help maintain trees planted to provide shade, improve air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and lower ambient temperatures. A team of 4 youth crew members will work alongside an SCA Crew Leader and Assistant Crew Leader to ensure long-term tree survival. Project tasks may include watering, mulching, weeding, staking, planting, and monitoring trees. Through this work, participants will gain hands-on conservation experience and help address the impacts of climate change in their community.

Location : La Plata, MD

Schedule : Roughly every other Saturday between November 2025 and April 2026; exact dates TBA

Key Duties and Responsibilities : Crew members will work collaboratively to maintain young trees at worksites in Charles County : watering, weeding, mulching, staking, and monitoring tree health.

Marginal Duties :

• Participate in environmental education learning activities
• Complete feedback surveys
• Participate in professional development sessions like career panels, SMART Goal planning

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Hours : 8am-4pm on select Saturdays

Living Accommodations : No housing - candidates must live near Charles County, Maryland

Compensation :

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

Personal Vehicle Information : Not needed

Additional Benefits : 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.