2027 MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Program Crew Member

MobilizeGreen • Denver, CO

11d • 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, taking part in conservation-related projects during the day and environmental education, leadership, personal development, and outdoor recreation activities during evenings and weekends. The program is an introductory experience intended to build skills, relationships, and awareness of natural resource management careers.

The position is full-time, on-site, and based in Duluth, Minnesota, and San Bernardino, California, with duty stations at San Bernardino and Superior National Forest; locations are subject to change. Participants work outdoors, sometimes in challenging conditions such as rain, heat, and mosquitoes. The program lasts three weeks, with a weekly stipend of $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.
• Selected candidates who are 18 must pass a background check.
• Be able to obtain a work permit as required under the applicant’s home state laws.
• Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident.
• Be able to hike about 5 miles a day.
• Be able to perform up to 35 hours of physical labor per week.
• Be willing to learn to use hand tools for digging, sawing, and chopping.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Be willing to experience rustic living and introductory camping.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team on projects that protect, preserve, and restore natural and cultural resources of the Forest Service and participating partners.
• Participate in conservation-related 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 non-work and program hours.

Benefits

• $375 per week 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