Urban Green - 2026 Atlanta Urban Treehouse Member

Position Summary 

SCA Urban Tree House provides free and memorable environmental education programs for Atlanta urban youth (K-12). It gives Atlanta youth the opportunity to have fun experiences in nature, become aware of their relationship with the environment, and participate in hands-on conservation projects. Urban Tree House programming takes place after and during school hours, in the classroom, and outside in parks/greenspaces near the school. The program supports the belief that increased community awareness and appreciation of the local ecosystem will create a stronger, cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful world. When students are given the knowledge they need to make informed decisions and act in conscientious ways, they can make lasting positive impacts on their local environment and become lifetime stewards of their communities.

Hosting Organization

Student Conservation Association

Location 

Atlanta, GA

• This position is primarily in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are available within 30 minutes . Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in an urban setting where emergency services, public transportation, and cell phone reception are readily accessible. Interactions with members of the public are regular and frequent.
• This position may conduct work in a front country setting where emergency services are accessible, but may be delayed by 1-2 hours. Access to public transportation at work site is limited or not possible. Cell phone reception is limited, spotty, or not available.

Schedule 

October 12, 2026 - December 18, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Facilitate outdoor environmental education, climate resilience, and culturally relevant activities and games with hundreds of urban youth K-12; Create engaging lessons and opportunities for youth from all walks of life; Develop a curriculum to integrate into the program; Provide outreach to the community about programs offered at the Urban Tree House; Keep an accurate record of the numbers of youth served and programs facilitated; Assist in leading conservation service projects like tree maintenance, native gardening, and invasive plant removal with groups of youth; Work as a team with SCA staff; Represent SCA at community events;

Marginal Duties 

Provide a detailed end-of-the-year report; Support with office administrative work occasionally.

Required Qualifications 

21 yrs. or older and 3 years driving experience; First aid and CPR Certified; Ability to complete full work dates and hours; Experience creating curriculum and working in classroom settings; Outdoor skills; experience working with diverse groups of youth; ability to maintain a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment; strong interest in working with and mentoring youth; Plant identification skills, knowledge of local ecology, and environmental justice is a big plus;

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to complete full work dates and hours
• Experience creating curriculum and working in classroom settings
• Outdoor skills
• Experience working with diverse groups of youth
• Ability to maintain a safe, productive, and enjoyable work environment
• Strong interest in working with and mentoring youth

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

N/A

Compensation  

• $840/Weekly
• $1680.00 Total Salary paid bi-weekly 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

Driving

Driving an SCA motor vehicle is a requirement for this position.

To be able to drive a motor vehicle for the SCA, you must:

• Possess a current and valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle which they are operating.
• Have a minimum of three years of state permitted and licensed driving experience.
• Be a minimum of 21 years old.
• Complete and pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check upon hire (or re-hire) and annually, thereafter.
• Able to complete and pass SCA’s driver training, including both online and behind-the-wheel assessment (commentary) components.

Additional Benefits 

First Aid/CPR

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The SCA is an equal opportunity employer. Selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and performance, without unlawful discrimination.