Overnight Youth Conservation Crew Member

MobilizeGreen • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

MobilizeGreen, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, offers a three-week residential Youth Conservation Program in summer 2027 for youth ages 15–18. Crew members 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, encourage exploration of natural resource management careers, and foster friendships.

The position is full-time, on-site, and scheduled for 40 hours per week. The location is San Bernardino, California, or Duluth, Minnesota; the listed duty station is San Bernardino National Forest and is subject to change. Participants receive a stipend of $375 per week. The program includes crew leader training, two cohorts, a break between cohorts, and a post-program debrief. Participants work outdoors, potentially in difficult conditions such as rain, heat, and mosquitoes, and may experience rustic living and introductory camping.

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.
• If 18, pass a background check to participate.
• Be able to obtain a work permit as required under the applicant’s home-state laws.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be able to hike about five miles a day and perform up to 35 hours of physical labor per week.
• Be willing to learn to use hand tools for digging, sawing, chopping, and similar tasks.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Be willing to experience rustic living and introductory camping.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on conservation-related projects that help protect, preserve, and restore natural and cultural resources.
• Participate in projects such as restoration, 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 lessons.
• Participate in outdoor recreation activities during evenings, weekends, and other non-work program hours.
• Learn about natural resource management careers.

Benefits

• $375 weekly stipend.
• All travel costs covered, including round-trip flights.
• Housing and meals covered for the duration of the program.
• Develop collaboration and leadership skills.
• Work with high school students from across the country.
• Opportunities to explore outdoor and recreational activities, including backpacking, biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and swimming.
• Learn about natural resource management careers.

What This Job Offers

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