2027 MobilizeGreen Youth Conservation Program Crew Member
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, completing conservation-related projects during the day and taking part in environmental education, leadership, personal development, and outdoor recreation activities during evenings and weekends. The program is an introductory experience intended to help participants learn about natural resource management careers and develop collaboration and leadership skills. The program is full-time, 40 hours per week, and on-site in Duluth, Minnesota, and San Bernardino, California. Duty stations are San Bernardino and Superior National Forest; locations are subject to change. Participants receive a stipend of $375 per week. The program covers travel, housing, and meals for the duration of the program. Program dates listed include Crew Leader Training from May 31 to June 12, 2027; Cohort 1 from June 13 to July 3, 2027; a week break listed as June July 4 to July 10, 2027; Cohort 2 from July 11 to August 3, 2027; and a Post Program Debrief from August 1 to 6, 2027. Participants work outdoors, sometimes in challenging conditions such as rain, heat, and mosquitoes. They must be able to hike about five miles per day, perform up to 35 hours of physical labor per week, occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds, and be willing to learn to use hand tools and experience rustic living and introductory camping.
Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old by June 1, 2027, and must not be older than 18 before August 31, 2027.
- Must be enrolled in school or be a 2027 graduate.
- Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Must 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.
- Must be able to obtain a work permit as required under the applicant’s home state laws.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Able to hike about five miles per day.
- Able to perform up to 35 hours of physical labor per week.
- Willingness to learn to use hand tools for digging, sawing, chopping, and similar tasks.
- Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness 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.
- Perform projects that may include trail maintenance, habitat management, environmental stewardship, fire-dependent ecology and management, invasive species removal, site beautification, beach or community cleanup, campsite restoration, and restoration projects and education.
- Participate in environmental education, leadership, and personal development lessons, as well as outdoor recreation activities during evenings and weekends.
- Learn about natural resource management careers.
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 during non-work and program hours.
- Learn about natural resource management careers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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