Youth Conservation Corps Crew Members; ME

Crew members (
ages 15-18 ) are selected through a competitive application process and supervised by a trained leadership team. Successful candidates receive a bi-weekly wage plus hands‑on education and employment experience. Members must be willing to meet the challenges of working outdoors by demonstrating maturity, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic. A commitment to the environment and to their local communities is essential.

Our priority projects at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge will focus on creating engaging outdoor experiences, including the development of the Sense of Wonder Trail, Nature Play Elements, Pollinator Gardens, and a Pet Memorial, while exploring recreational opportunities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, archery, and participation in the Junior Ranger Program.

APEX Youth Connection will also bring exciting opportunities to the table, including the upkeep of the local pump track, the construction of bat houses and caterpillar houses, pollinator and vegetable garden expansion and participation in the Earn‑a‑Bike program. These hands‑on projects will provide youth with valuable skills while engaging them in meaningful conservation work.

Location: Rachel Carson NWR and Apex Youth Connections (Wells, Maine and Biddeford, Maine)

Project season locations:

• Rachel Carson NWR , 321 Port Road, Wells, ME 04090
• Apex Youth Connections, 45 Granite Street, Biddeford, ME, 04005

Duties:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work alongside 2‑3 other crew members while completing priority conservation projects
• Respond to and work with the leadership team in a respectful and productive manner
• Promote a safe work environment for fellow crew members and the public
• Maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn more about conservation and natural resource management

Qualifications:

Candidates should possess, at a minimum, the following:

• Interest in developing skills and experience in natural resource conservation and management
• Commitment to protecting and improving the quality of the environment for human and natural communities
• The ability to work responsibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
• Capable of performing strenuous physical labor under variety of outdoor conditions (ie. Summer heat, bugs, rain etc)
• Candidates must be at least 15 years old by June 23, 2025

Please consider applying for this position even if you do not meet all the qualifications, or currently possess the preferred skills and knowledge. The review committee values a wide range of experience and education related to this position, and North Woods is committed to professional development to train the best candidate.

Employment Period: June 23 through August 14, 2026

Workweek: 24 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday from 9am-3pm

Compensation: $16 per hour

Reports to: Thomas Wall, Rachel Carson Visitor Services Manager and Ranger

Sarah Hoover, Apex Youth Connections Program Director

How to Apply: Please fill out the application using the button below:

Hiring Timeline:
Applications are open! Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Member positions are posted in February and we start conducting interviews and hiring on a rolling basis starting in March.

The Final date to receive applications is May 15th.
Please get your applications in as soon as possible.

If assistance is needed during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact North Woods for support. Please reach out to Blase Saucedo,
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

People of every race, color, gender, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, belief system and background are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. North Woods believes that diversity in our workplace is essential to building vibrant human and natural communities and strives to provide opportunities for everyone without discrimination.

North Woods Stewardship Center is a non‑profit conservation and education organization based in East Charleston, Vermont. We serve the communities of Northern Vermont and New Hampshire, as well as facilitating conservation projects and programs throughout New England. Our main lodge and facilities are part of a 1,500 acre conserved campus and demonstration forest, open to the public, year‑round. We achieve our mission to connect people and place through the synergy of four program areas:
Environmental Education , the Conservation Corps , Conservation Science , and Forest Stewardship . Learn more about us .