Urban Green - 18+ 2026-2027 Charles County Youth Corps

Position Summary 

This crew, consisting of 2 adult co-leaders and 4 high school youth members, will work on 15 select Saturdays throughout the schoolyear to support nature-based climate resilience efforts in vulnerable neighborhoods throughout Charles County, Maryland. The crew will carry out a variety of community forestry projects, programs, and activities, including maintaining more than 700 trees in pocket forests and at school sites through planting, watering, staking, mulching, and weeding. The crew will support the year-round maintenance of these sites while participating in a variety of environmental education, workforce development, and green career exploration activities.

Hosting Organization

The Resilience Authority of Charles County, Inc.

Location 

Waldorf, MD

Schedule 

15 Select Saturdays from October 2026 - May 2027; exact dates TBD.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Work collaboratively with team members to complete outdoor hands-on projects; learn new skills in tree care, trail work, and park maintenance; participate in career builder activities.

Marginal Duties 

Complete feedback surveys; Participate in professional development sessions like career panels and SMART Goal planning.

Required Qualifications 

Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements; Must be a minimum of 15 years of age and enrolled in high school; Must have the ability to legally work in the US; Must be able to obtain a Maryland Minor Work permit if applicable; Must be able to complete SCA online onboarding new hire paperwork in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience working in a team; Open to learning new skills and more about conservation; Outdoor work or volunteer experience a plus.

Hours 

Part-time, intermittent position. Members will work 15 Saturdays throughout the school year (exact dates to be determined). Each workday is an 8-hour shift.

Living Accommodations 

No housing - candidates must live near Charles County, Maryland

Compensation  

$17/hour; biweekly pay schedule

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Recommended

Additional Benefits 

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

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