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Student Conservation Association

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Not the organization it used to be (or should be) - Director Student Conservation Association Employee Review

1.0
2 Jun 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Generous benefits - but good luck using them Field experience is amazing Meaningful experience for participants

Cons

Poor leadership Dysfunctional executive team that is out of touch but attempts to micro manage Significant increase in amount of program managed by single individuals Significant brain drain of experienced staff due to firings, layoffs, voluntary departures Decrease in staff and training WILL result in overwork, a less positive experience for participants and increase in real risk.

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5.0
6 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Outside work, great crew mates

Cons

Unsafe conditions at times, unknown crewmates

4.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
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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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