Individual Placement - National Park of American Samoa Trails and Terrestrial Placement

Position Summary 

This placement will support the Trails and Terrestrial program at the National Park of American Samoa. Interns will perform a variety of tasks, including trail maintenance, inventory and monitoring surveys, invasive plant removal, habitat restoration and much more. Interns will work alongside NPS staff, as part of the TNT Crew, in support of NPS mission.

Hosting Organization

National Park of American Samoa

Location 

Pago Pago, AS

Schedule 

July 1, 2026 - January 20, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

· Trail Maintenance: maintaining equipment, brushing trails, removing fallen trees, and grass cutting.

· Invasive Control: remove invasive plants and species, habitat restoration

· Inventory and Monitoring of birds, stream, snails and more.

Marginal Duties 

Maintaining the cleanliness of park vehicles and warehouse.

Required Qualifications 

Driver's license

This SCA Position is authorized under the Public Land Corps Authority. All participants must be between the ages of 16 and 30, inclusive, or veterans age 35 or younger. Participants must also be a citizen or national of the United States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States. Hours served can be applied toward the Public Land Corps (PLC) hiring authority.

Preferred Qualifications 

Speak Samoan

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

No housing provided

Compensation  

Living Allowance - $760/week

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Not needed

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Driving Training

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.