Clairton Greenspace Individual Participant

Conservation Begins Here

Clairton Green Initiatives Fellowship

Position Summary 

Watersheds of South Pittsburgh (WoSPgh) is seeking a paid seasonal intern to coordinate our Clairton Greenspace Initiative. The Clairton Greenspace Intern position will be 16 hours per week, seasonal, beginning in May 2025 through December 2025.

Located along the Monongahela River in the southern environs of Allegheny County, the City of Clairton is beset by many challenges including: vacant and distressed land, population loss, limited access to fresh vegetables, and loss of significant tree canopy. For the last five years, WoSPgh has been stewarding and coordinating greenspace improvements through the creation of the Clairton Greenspace Working Group, a collective of more than 20 Clairton residents dedicated to improving the environmental health of the community. WoSPgh and the Clairton Greenspace Working Group sustain and maintain the Clairton Community Garden, as well as coordinate vacant lot care, streetscape beautification, tree plantings, and community litter cleanups.

Our work in Clairton has always included the concerns and wishes of the community and we remain dedicated to including the voices of the residents in prioritizing areas of concern and projects of interest. With the assistance of our new Clairton Greenspace Intern, WoSPgh and the Clairton Greenspace Working Group will expand and continue to engage residents through hands-on programming in the Community Garden, streetscape beautification and litter cleanups each year.

Location 

Pittsburgh, Clairton, PA

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Key Responsibilities Maintain and steward the Clairton Garden of CommUNITY; lead weekly volunteer events in the garden; plan and assist with at least six educational workshops and ten community cleanups; manage social media for the Greenspace Initiative, including the community garden’s Facebook and Instagram accounts; collaborate with local partners including Clairton Cares, Produce Market Place, the Clairton School District, and the City of Clairton; support partnerships with Landforce, Tree Pittsburgh, Grow Pittsburgh, and Allegheny Goatscape; assist with developing a children’s garden on the Miller Avenue sites; research funding and partnership opportunities to support streetscape improvements and expand capacity at Horseshoe Overlook Urban Farm, a Black/Indigenous-owned urban farm.

Marginal Duties 

Provide occasional support for broader WoSPgh watershed programs and projects.

Required Qualifications 

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• PA Child Protection Clearances (link);

Preferred Qualifications 

• Interest in environmental work and urban green spaces
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and hike up to one mile on uneven terrain
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn gardening tools and techniques

Hours 

16 per week

Living Accommodations 

Housing: Not provided

Compensation  

• $300/week living allowance
• $650 travel stipend
• $40/month phone reimbursement

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

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

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.