2027 Virtual Youth Conservation Program Crew Leader

MobilizeGreen • Washington, DC

5d • Remote

About The Position

MobilizeGreen, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, is hiring Crew Leaders for its 2027 Virtual Youth Conservation Program. This national program engages youth in environmental education, professional development, environmental stewardship, service projects, and self-care, while introducing them to conservation careers. The position is 100% virtual and runs Monday through Friday, approximately 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Crew Leaders must be available for the entire seasonal employment period.

Crew Leaders implement and deliver curriculum, lead virtual youth crews, facilitate environmental projects and activities, and mentor youth on individual and group projects. Program topics include environmental issues, wildfire management, ecology, sustainability, outdoor careers and recreation, public lands, and professional development. Some candidates may be selected as Head Crew Leaders, who additionally oversee Crew Leaders, serve as a primary contact for program leadership, and handle administrative work, including a cohort Final Report. Head Crew Leaders receive a higher weekly stipend.

Mandatory training is tentatively scheduled for June 1–11, 2027. Cohort 1 runs June 14–July 2, 2027, and Cohort 2 runs July 5–23, 2027. Crew Leader closeout is July 23, 2027; Head Crew Leader closeout is July 26–30, 2027. Selection is competitive, and positions are filled on a rolling basis.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be at least two years out of high school.
• One to two seasons leading youth in a formal or informal education, camp, or team setting.
• Experience in environmental education and outdoor leadership skills.
• Experience working virtually and ability to use tools such as Zoom, Discord, Cisco Webex, G-Suite, and Google Classroom.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage youth in programming.
• Commitment to expanding youth participation and engagement in outdoor learning and recreation.
• Skill in developing educational materials and communications on environmental stewardship, resource management, outdoor career pathways, and nature-based experiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on projects.
• Interest in and knowledge of the environment or natural resource management.
• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive.
• Availability for the entire duration of the seasonal employment period.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a formal teaching environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with MobilizeGreen staff and partners to implement the 2027 Virtual Youth Conservation Program across two cohorts.
• Lead a virtual youth crew and deliver tailored, interactive environmental curriculum and project-based learning.
• Facilitate youth learning on environmental issues, wildfire management, ecology, sustainability, outdoor-sector careers, outdoor recreation, public lands, and professional development topics.
• Coordinate meeting times during program hours to mentor youth on individual and small-group projects.
• Communicate effectively with the Program Coordinator, Program Assistants, and fellow Crew Leaders.
• Coordinate sessions with partners and panel participants.
• Organize and store program materials digitally as directed by the Program Coordinator.
• Remain available throughout the full seasonal employment period and perform other assigned duties.
• For Head Crew Leaders: oversee and support Crew Leaders across both cohorts and serve as the primary point of contact between Crew Leaders and the Program Coordinators and Program Manager.
• For Head Crew Leaders: monitor team progress, help resolve questions and challenges, support program activities and youth projects, track progress, organize documentation, and complete the cohort Final Report.
• For Head Crew Leaders: communicate team updates, challenges, and program outcomes to the Program Coordinators and Program Manager, in addition to fulfilling standard Crew Leader duties.

Benefits

• Weekly stipend of $650 for Crew Leaders.
• Weekly stipend of $750 for Head Crew Leaders.
• Experience teaching youth and implementing environmental curriculum.
• Experience mentoring youth and collaborating with land management agencies and nonprofit organizations.
• Networking opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed