Student Conservation Association reviews

The pay and ability to advance in the organization isn't great

Working an average of 80 hours per week as a Crew Leader, you make pretty slim wages. Getting "paid in sunsets" is the name of the game. Totally worth the experience but be prepared for the labor, late nights, early mornings, etc. If you are in a field-based roll, that is your life for the entire 10-16 week season. No days "off". Rarely any downtime. No social life outside of your crew. That is what you are signing up for. It is not for everyone and thats OK.