Is Student Conservation Association a good company to work for?

Student Conservation Association has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 313 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 91% of employees would recommend working at Student Conservation Association to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Student Conservation Association have been left by employees working as Crew Leader , Crew Member and Intern .

Does Student Conservation Association pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Student Conservation Association employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Student Conservation Association. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Student Conservation Association?

91% of Student Conservation Association employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Student Conservation Association 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Student Conservation Association?

Crew Member (22) , Intern (21) , Crew Leader (20) , Community Crew Leader (8) , Environmental Educator (6) , Project Leader (5) , Human Resources Assistant (4) , Program Manager (4) , Crew Lead (3) , National Program Coordinator (3) , Natural Resource (3) , Recruiter (3) , Wildlife Technician (3) , Conservation Intern (2) , Environmental Education Intern (2)

What are the pros of working at Student Conservation Association according to real employee reviews?

"Great opportunities to connect people to nature." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great people and atmospher." ((in 14 reviews)); "Staff are friendly." ((in 10 reviews)); "Coworkers are great" ((in 7 reviews)); "on conservation projects.Travel costs are covered and training is provided." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Student Conservation Association according to real employee reviews?

"low paying and temporary positions" ((in 37 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 6 reviews)); "There is no good communication." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours" ((in 4 reviews)); "Corrupt management" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Student Conservation Association layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Student Conservation Association layoffs and their outlook for job security at Student Conservation Association in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Student Conservation Association locations?

Chicago , New York , Washington , Arlington , Anchorage , Pittsburgh , Houston , Seward , San Francisco , Seattle , Ray Brook , Morrisville , Gustavus , Cleveland , Ridgecrest , Berkeley , Manchester , Philadelphia , Clinton , Boise , Falls Church , Springfield , Albany , Depew , Rosendale , Bear Mountain , Brooklyn , Madison , Tucson , Hoonah

Student Conservation Association reviews

4.0

91% would recommend to a friend

(165 total reviews)

Jaime Matyas

55% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Student Conservation Association has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 165 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Student Conservation Association employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

165 reviews

5.0

Sep 9, 2013

Intern: Environmental Educator, Trail Crew Leader

Corpsmember

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very focused on development of skills and constant learning. Wide array of possible jobs/internships. Positions all over the most beautiful parts of America.

Cons

Pay is dismal but they do take care of travel expenses and most of the time room and board. Application process is hit or miss. Partners are difficult to get a hold of.

4.0

Jun 28, 2026

Paid retreat and flexibility, but it's a temp job

Summer crew leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Paid retreat, flexible, no micro managing

Cons

Temp job and not a lot of support

4.0

May 28, 2026

A great intro into Land Management and Parks.

Parks and recreation

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work, easy way into the National Parks Service, Would recommend to anyone young wanting to get into parks or land management.

Cons

Only for people below the age of 30 generally, Work seasons can be short.

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