Conservation Crew Leader - Summer Youth Camping Crews Leavenworth WA
Conservation Crew Leader - Summer Youth Camping Crews Leavenworth WA
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Job Description
Position Type: Seasonal
Location: Based out of Lake Wenatchee WA but local housing is not needed as crews camp together onsite for their entire session. Project locations generally include national forests national parks wilderness areas.
Dates:
Leader Training: June 6 June 18 2025
Session 1: June 21 July 26 2025
Session 2: August 2 August 30 2025
*Crew Leaders are expected to be available for both sessions*
QUESTIONS/CONTACT: Laura Woodhouse Inclusion Program Coordinator .
Position Overview:
- Connect young people with nature
- Impact the lives of youth
- Teach jobskills and education lessons
- Accomplish meaningful service projects
We have current leadership openings for our Washington camping programs. Our camping crews are fully immersive residential programs for both youth 1619 year olds) and young adults 19. We are currently hiring leaders for our Youth Camping Program. Crew leaders oversee field operations and provide a meaningful experience for our participants and deliver conservation work expectations set by our partners.
Northwest Youth Corps leaders perform many roles and are the key to our programs success. They understand that being a leader is much more than being a boss. They have the drive commitment and mental toughness to carry them through the unexpected challenges that arise at the most inopportune of times; a remote location with bad weather in the middle of trying to complete a mile of new trail finish a bridge or eradicate an invasive species. The position is multifaceted and demanding but with opportunity for enormous rewards. Successful leaders demonstrate high standards good sense excellent judgment and the desire to devote themselves to the crew and program alike. The leader position requires physical aptitude mental fortitude and a high level of comfort in the outdoors.
Compensation:$100/ daily during training; $130/ daily $135/ daily as a returner or WEMT/ WFR; $140/ daily as a returner and WEMT/ WFR.
Required Qualifications:
- At least 20 years old
- Current Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to employment start date
- Recreational/ professional outdoor experience accustomed to living for periods of time without modern conveniences
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
- Experience/desire in working with diverse populations
- Current Drivers License and ability to pass background checks
TO APPLY: Learn more and apply at
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.
Employment Type
Temp
