YouthCity Teen Crew Lead
About The Position
The Division of Youth and Family is offering a paid summer position in partnership with the Trails & Natural Lands Division for the YouthCity program. This role is designed as an adult, hands-on position supporting youth workforce development through natural resources management work. The YouthCity Teen Crew Lead will work alongside Trails & Natural Lands staff and lead a small group of teens, providing mentorship, guidance, and support while completing ecological or trail maintenance work. This is a paid, hands-on outdoor position where the Crew Lead will support a group of approximately 4 teen interns while working with Trails & Natural Lands on projects such as clearing debris, maintaining trails, and supporting environmental conservation efforts. The Crew Lead will learn directly from YouthCity and Trails & Natural Lands staff and apply that knowledge while guiding and supporting youth in the field. This role combines outdoor work, youth mentorship, and leadership. This is a temporary summer position running through June 1 – July 31, 2026.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years old at the start of the program.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a City vehicle.
- Experience working with youth (mentoring, coaching, group management, or similar).
- Ability to lead and manage a small group in an active, outdoor setting.
- Interest in outdoor work and willingness to learn Trails & Natural Lands practices.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and youth.
- Reliable, responsible, and able to take initiative.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with trail work, landscaping, or outdoor/environmental work.
- Experience in leadership roles or working in team-based environments.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside Trails & Natural Lands staff to complete trail maintenance and environmental projects.
- Support ecological restoration and stewardship efforts, including vegetation management, trail maintenance, and debris removal.
- Learn job expectations, safety practices, and workflow directly from YouthCity and Trails & Natural Lands staff.
- Lead and support a small group of approximately 4 teen interns in the field.
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to youth participants.
- Safely transport youth in a City vehicle to and from work sites as required.
- Support supervision, maintain safety, and manage group dynamics.
- Communicate regularly with YouthCity leadership and Trails & Natural Lands staff.
- Provide feedback and support youth development throughout the program.
- Model professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and positive work habits.
- Support youth engagement and problem-solving in real time.
- Support workforce development activities or workshops as needed.
Benefits
- 95% City-paid medical insurance
- Dental, vision, life insurance
- HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)
- Wellness clinic for employees & families
- Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
- Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
- Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more
- 12 vacation days to start
- 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
- Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
- 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
