2027 MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Program Crew Member

MobilizeGreen • Denver, CO

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, contributing to conservation projects during the day and taking part in environmental education, leadership and personal development lessons, and outdoor recreation during evenings and weekends.

The program is full-time (40 hours per week) and on-site in Duluth, Minnesota, and San Bernardino, California. Duty stations are the San Bernardino and Superior National Forests; locations are subject to change. The program includes two cohorts, with a break between them, and participants should expect outdoor work in sometimes difficult conditions, including rain, heat, and mosquitoes. The weekly stipend is $375. Travel, housing, and meals are covered for the duration of the program.

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 years old, pass a background check to participate.
• Be able to obtain a work permit as required by 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.
• Be able to occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Be willing to experience rustic living and introductory camping.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team on conservation-related projects that help protect, preserve, and restore natural and cultural resources of the Forest Service and participating partners.
• 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, and outdoor recreation activities.

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 other high school students from across the country
• Explore 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed