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 19 reviews)); "Great people and atmospher." ((in 15 reviews)); "Staff are friendly." ((in 11 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Coworkers are great" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"low paying and temporary positions" ((in 40 reviews)); "Absolutely no training for new staff" ((in 6 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 6 reviews)); "For a 10 month internship it was around $200/week." ((in 6 reviews)); "There is no good communication." ((in 5 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

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (165 reviews)

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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

Jan 29, 2021

Great stepping stone

Crew leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Training opportunities, leadership skills, renown organization

Cons

Hard work outside, not much pay

5.0

Jan 18, 2021

Crew Leadere - Great for personal growth

Crew leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Use of Company Vehicle - Outdoor work in natural environment settings - Great Experience builder - Enjoyable job - Working with youth can be rewarding

Cons

- Exposure to the elements - Working with youth can be challenging - Temporary position, work season was over too soon

5.0

Jan 14, 2021

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive leadership; want to make a difference; appreciate creativity; independent to do work you were hired to do and are an expert in

Cons

As with all non-profits, salaries are on the lower side

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