Conservation Crew Leader – Summer Youth Crews

Eugene, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION: Conservation Crew Leader Summer Youth Crews

DATES:

Leader Training: May 28- June 10 2026
Session 1: June 13- July 18 2026
Session 2: July 25- August 29 2026

LOCATION: Start/end in Eugene OR. Projects take place in parks campgrounds and natural areas throughout Oregon Idaho and Washington.

BENEFITS:

$8400 living allowance
$2817.14 AmeriCorps Education Award
Camping food and training provided
Gain industry-sought technical skills certifications experience and references to open career pathways
Network with conservation nonprofits and land management agency personnel

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Connect people with nature
Impact the lives of young people
Teach job-skills and education lessons
Accomplish meaningful service projects

Youth crew leaders will lead manage and support conservation crews of youth ages 16-18 along with a fellow co-crew leader. Crews include approximately 8 youth members and 2 leaders. Youth members come from across the country to camp work and learn together restoring wild places.

As a co-leader you will be responsible for ensuring the physical and emotional welfare of your crew. Youll work together on hands-on conservation-oriented projects on federal state and private lands and facilitate short daily lessons with our accredited outdoor education curriculum.

This is hard work. Youll wake up early on frosty mornings to get your crew started and will camp in tents for two 5-week programs in succession with occasional days off. Projects are physically challenging; youll train your crew to safely use hand tools to build trails cut down invasive plants and restore natural areas in remote mountains and high deserts. The youth you work with will challenge you to be the best leader you can be and youll watch them grow as a team during the summer of a lifetime.

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. Wilderness First Aid certifications must include an in-person component
Current Drivers License and willingness and ability to frequently drive an NYC vehicle transporting the crew and equipment
Must pass a criminal background check and have an acceptable driving record for the past three years
Recreational/professional outdoor experience accustomed to living for periods of time without modern conveniences
Prior experience working with youth/teens
Experience/desire in working with populations of wide backgrounds
Excellent organization time management punctuality judgment and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team setting
Spirit of adventure and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the environment
Support the continued growth and delivery of Inclusion and Belonging initiatives and seek to remove barriers to participation in NYC programs for underrepresented populations

TO APPLY: Full job description and application can be found here: For questions contact Amanda Wallace Program Manager: .

Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION: Conservation Crew Leader Summer Youth CrewsDATES: Leader Training: May 28- June 10 2026Session 1: June 13- July 18 2026Session 2: July 25- August 29 2026LOCATION: Start/end in Eugene OR. Projects take place in parks campgrounds and natural areas throughout Oregon Idaho and Washington.BENE...