2027 MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Program Crew Leader

MobilizeGreen • Washington, DC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

MobilizeGreen, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is hiring Crew Leaders for its 2027 summer youth program in the San Bernardino National Forest in California or the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. Crew Leaders co-lead high school youth in conservation projects, environmental education, and leadership development across two three-week sessions. Working in teams of five to six, they support student and group safety, camping excursions, personal development, education, and project management. They also represent MobilizeGreen on site and coordinate with project partners.

The term runs from late May through early August 2027. Crew Leaders attend two weeks of training from May 30 to June 12, lead cohorts from June 13 to July 3 and July 11 to July 31, and complete administrative work and closing/reporting during the intervening and final weeks. All Crew Leaders must attend pre-program training in a virtual/in-person hybrid format.

The role includes a $800 weekly living stipend. Travel, housing, living expenses, and meals are provided for the program’s duration. Training and development opportunities include Wilderness First Aid and CPR certification, defensive driving, specialized tools training, mentorship, teaching experience, and opportunities to work with USDA Forest Service staff and land management experts.

Requirements

• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification before the program starts; certification is included in MobilizeGreen training.
• Documented experience working with youth or young adults ages 14–18 as a teacher, mentor, leader, counselor, or coach.
• Experience in a formal or informal educational environment, or equivalent.
• Ability to organize and teach lessons, motivate teenage and/or young adult students, provide and accept constructive feedback, and communicate effectively.
• Experience and familiarity with outdoor skills, including hiking up to 8 miles, extensive camping, safety awareness, and Leave No Trace.
• Experience in service project management, service learning, conservation or trail projects, and proper hand tool use.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations within the past 3 years.
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legally able to work in the U.S.
• Ability to handle strenuous work on steep terrain, lift up to 40 pounds, and work in rain, bugs, and extreme heat.
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry gear for up to 8 hours per day while maintaining crew morale.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with carpentry, landscaping, gardening, or similar skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew members during program activities, projects, and time 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 crew group dynamics.
• Lead environmental education and team-building lessons on off-project days.
• Participate in rotating overnight on-call duty and 24/7 on-call duty for member safety and well-being.
• Train and supervise crew members in the safe and proper use of tools and in service project work, which may include trail construction and maintenance, wildlife habitat work, and site restoration.
• Coordinate worksite, project, tool, and equipment logistics, tool maintenance, and work schedules with the Project Leader and USDA Forest Service staff.
• Care for and maintain program equipment and tools.
• Manage crew administration, including pre- and post-program paperwork, daily work logs, incident reports, equipment inventories, evaluations, and the final report.
• Communicate incidents, potential hazards, and program evaluations to full-time MobilizeGreen and housing staff.
• Communicate effectively with MobilizeGreen staff, parents, agency partners, and co-leaders throughout the program.
• Participate fully in Crew Leader orientation and safety training, maintain positive professional relationships with agency partners and co-leaders, and complete weekly and post-program paperwork, including an end-of-program debrief.
• Uphold MobilizeGreen’s Field Operations Standards, including its zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $800 per week living stipend.
• Travel, housing, and living expenses 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.
• Opportunity to work directly with USDA Forest Service staff and network with land management experts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed