Oregon Youth Camping Crew Member - Summer 2025
Oregon Youth Camping Crew Member - Summer 2025
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OREGON YOUTH CAMPING CREW MEMBER SUMMER 2025
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Northwest Youth Corps is seeking young people ages 1618 interested in camping outdoors living as a community and making a positive impact on the earth.
Crew members camp in tents for five weeks traveling to 24 different places across the mountains and forests of the Pacific Northwest. Experienced field staff provide training and education on conservation projects such as tree planting fuels reduction invasive plant removal trail construction and fencing. You join a closeknit team of 8 crew members and two crew leaders committed to play a vital role in improving our public lands and the environment.
This is tough work. We work in all weather and our projects are handson. We value community connection with others and mutual support. All training is provided and you do not need prior experience to apply. If you havent been able to go outdoors but are interested in learning come join us; this is your land. Spots on the crew are in high demand and we may need to waitlist even highly qualified candidates but we are always opening spots and applications are encouraged.
Dates: 6/217/19 (session 1 7/268/30 (session 2
Location: Crews start and end in Eugene OR. They camp together in remote locations the entire time and you do not need to be from the Pacific Northwest to join. Project locations generally include national forests parks and public lands.
Benefits/Tuition:
- $480 weekly stipend (plus $40 potential bonuses) paid to you at the end of the session
- $300 tuition cost paid to us; significant financial aid available based on need
- Food $70 deducted per week) camping safety gear and uniforms provided
- Up to 2 high school credits with school approval
- All training provided* may change based on last year
Qualifications:
- Age 1618 at the start date
- US citizenship or permanent residency (green card)
- Positive mental attitude willingness to learn and a team player
- Desire to conserve natural spaces and make an impact on the environment
- While no experience with these is required you should be physically and mentally prepared to:
- Hike several miles and be on foot for 8 hours per day
- Camp in tents for five weeks continuously without modern conveniences and without cell phones
- Follow safety protocols
- Build community with people very different from you
To apply:
Please apply on our webpage as soon as possible under Apply Now. You do not need to submit a resume; the application has a brief questionnaire followed by four shortanswer questions. If you have any questions please contact in English or Spanish.
Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our core purpose is to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to learn grow and experience success. We strive to create an empowering environment for participants from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. We are deeply invested in the success of youth and young adults of all races ethnicities gender identities religions sexual orientations economic statuses or other sociocultural identifiers.
Northwest Youth Corps is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply invested in supporting youth and young adults of all races ethnicities gender identities religions sexual orientations economic status and/or other sociocultural identifiers to learn grow and experience success in our programs and beyond. Black Indigenous and other people of color LGBTQ youth and young women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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