2026 MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Program Crew Leader
About The Position
In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, MobilizeGreen seeks a Youth Conservation crew leader for our 2026 summer youth program. Each crew leader is responsible for co-leading a team of high-school youth to live and work together on conservation-related projects, environmental education, and leadership development activities in Northern Minnesota (Superior National Forest) over two 3-week sessions. The goal of the program is to create environmental stewards and future leaders through community engagement, hands-on teamwork, and professional development. Crew leaders work in a team of 5-6 to facilitate student and group safety, camping excursions, personal development, environmental education, and work project management. Crew leaders also represent MobilizeGreen on-site and coordinate with partners on designated projects. All crew leaders are required to attend a pre-program training (virtual/in-person hybrid). At this time, dates for the 2026 program are still to be determined. However, we encourage you to apply as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Term: 8 total weeks, May 31st - July 29, 2026 8 days crew leader training: May 31st - June 6th, 2026 Leading cohort: June 7th, June 27th, 2026 1 week off: June 28th,- July 4th, 2026 Leading cohort 2: July 5th - July 25th. 2026 3-day reporting/admin work: July 26th - July 28th/29th, 2026
Requirements
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification or willingness to get this before the start of the program (included in MobilizeGreen training)
- Youth/Young Adult Programming- Documented experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18) as a teacher, mentor, leader, counselor, or coach.
- Teaching/Leadership- Experience working in an informal or formal educational environment or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively teach lessons, motivate teenage and/or young adult students, provide and accept constructive feedback, and communicate effectively.
- Outdoor Education/Skills- Experience and familiarity with outdoor skills, including: up to 8 miles of hiking, extensive camping experience, safety awareness, Leave No Trace, etc.
- Conservation Project Skills- Experience in service project management, service learning, conservation or trail projects, and proper hand tool usage. May also include experience with carpentry, landscaping, gardening, etc.
- A valid driver’s license with no major violations w/in the past 3 years
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- Must be 21 or older.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally able to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Supervise crew members during all program activities, projects, and while at housing with students.
- Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment in accordance with MobilizeGreen’s Field Operations Standards and COVID Policies
- Work with the co-leader to manage the group dynamics of the crew
- Lead Environmental Education and team-building lessons during off-project days
- On-call overnight duty is required on rotation
- Train and supervise crew members in safe and proper use of tools and all aspects of the service project (may include trail construction, maintenance, wildlife habitat work, site restoration, etc.)
- Facilitate worksite and project, tool, and equipment logistics; tool maintenance; and work schedule in partnership with the Project Leader and the USDA Forest Service Staff.
- Care for and maintain all program equipment and tools used in the project.
- Manage administrative aspects of the crew, including but not limited to required pre- and post-program paperwork, daily work logs, incident reports, equipment inventories, evaluations,s and final report.
- Communicate with full-time MobilizeGreen and housing staff as required to report incidents, potential hazards, and program evaluations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $800 per week living stipend
- Travel, Housing, and Living Expenses are included for the duration of the program
- Meals provided for the duration of the program
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certification
- Defensive Driving Training
- Hands-on, specialized tools training
- Mentorship and teaching experience
- Work directly with USDA Forest Service staff and network with land management experts
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Career Level
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