2027 MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Program Crew Member

MobilizeGreen • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MobilizeGreen, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, offers a three-week residential Youth Conservation Program (YCP) during 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, connections, and awareness of natural resource management careers.

The position 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, subject to change. Participants work outdoors, potentially in challenging conditions such as rain, heat, and mosquitoes. The program term is three weeks; the posting lists separate crew leader training, cohort, break, and post-program debrief dates. Participants receive a stipend of $375 per week, with travel, housing, and meals 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 selected and 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 5 miles per day and perform up to 35 hours of physical labor per week.
• Be willing to learn to use hand tools and to experience rustic living and introductory camping.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• No experience is required; the program encourages all youth to consider applying.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of 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 that may include 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 during evenings and weekends.
• Learn about natural resource management careers.
• Use hand tools for tasks such as digging, sawing, and chopping, with a willingness to learn.

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.
• Explore outdoor and recreational activities during non-work and program hours.
• Learn about natural resource management careers.

What This Job Offers

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