Overnight Youth Conservation Crew Member

MobilizeGreen • Washington, DC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

MobilizeGreen, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, will offer a three-week residential Youth Conservation Program in summer 2027 for youth ages 15–18. Participants live and work together as a team, completing conservation-related projects during the day and taking part in environmental education, leadership, personal development, and outdoor recreation activities during evenings and weekends. The program is an introductory experience intended to build skills, expose participants to natural resource management careers, and foster collaboration and friendships.

The position is full-time at 40 hours per week and on-site in San Bernardino, California, or Duluth, Minnesota. The stated duty station is San Bernardino National Forest, though the location may change. The program term is three weeks, with crew leader training, two cohorts, a week break, and a post-program debrief scheduled from May through August 2027. Participants receive a stipend of $375 per week.

Requirements

• Be at least 15 years old by June 1, 2027, and not older than 18 before August 31, 2027.
• Be enrolled in school or be a 2027 graduate.
• Be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for one by the start of the program.
• Candidates who are 18 must pass a background check.
• Be able to obtain a work permit as required by the laws of the applicant’s home state.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be able to hike about five miles per day.
• Be able to perform up to 35 hours of physical labor per week.
• Be willing to experience rustic living and introductory camping.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on conservation projects that protect, preserve, and restore natural and cultural resources.
• Participate in projects that may include restoration and education, trail maintenance, habitat management, environmental stewardship, fire-dependent ecology and management, invasive species removal, site beautification, beach or community cleanup, and campsite restoration.
• Take part in environmental education, leadership, and personal development activities.
• Participate in outdoor recreation activities during non-work and program hours.
• Learn to use hand tools for tasks such as digging, sawing, and chopping.

Benefits

• $375 per week stipend.
• All travel costs covered, including round-trip flights.
• Housing and meals covered for the duration of the program.
• Opportunity to develop collaboration and leadership skills.
• Work with other high school students from across the country.
• Opportunity to participate in outdoor and recreational activities, such as backpacking, biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and swimming.
• Learn about natural resource management careers.

What This Job Offers

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