2027 MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Program Crew Leader

MobilizeGreen • Memphis, TN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

MobilizeGreen, in partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is hiring Youth Conservation Crew Leaders for its 2027 summer youth program. Crew Leaders co-lead a team of high school students in conservation projects, environmental education, and leadership development in the San Bernardino National Forest in California or the Superior National Forest in Minnesota. The program consists of two three-week cohorts, with training and administrative work before, between, and after the cohorts.

Crew Leaders work in teams of five to six to support student and group safety, camping excursions, personal development, environmental education, and project management. They represent MobilizeGreen on-site and coordinate designated projects with agency partners. The role includes required pre-program training, crew supervision, service project instruction, equipment and schedule coordination, administrative reporting, and rotating overnight on-call duty. Crew Leaders must be available for the full program term, from late May through early August 2027.

Requirements

• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain it before the program begins; training 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 or young adult students, give 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 practices.
• Experience in service project management, service learning, conservation or trail projects, and proper hand tool use; related experience may include carpentry, landscaping, or gardening.
• Valid driver’s license with no major violations within the past three 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 authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to handle strenuous work conditions, steep terrain, and lifting up to 40 pounds, as well as rain, bugs, and extreme heat.
• Ability to stand, walk, and carry gear for up to eight hours per day while maintaining crew morale.
• Availability for the full program term and its rotating work and administrative schedule, including 24/7 on-call duty.
• Uphold MobilizeGreen’s Field Operations Standards, including its zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew members during program activities, projects, and time at housing.
• 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 coverage for member safety and well-being.
• Train and supervise crew members in safe and proper tool use and service project work, which may include trail construction and maintenance, wildlife habitat work, and site restoration.
• Coordinate worksites, projects, tools, equipment, logistics, maintenance, and work schedules with the Project Leader and USDA Forest Service staff.
• Care for and maintain program equipment and tools.
• Complete required 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 MobilizeGreen and housing staff.
• Attend Crew Leader orientation and all safety training, and complete an end-of-program debrief.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with agency partners, co-leaders, students, and relevant staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $800 weekly 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

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