Northwest Youth Corps - UCF Assistant Leader

Overview

Urban Community Forestry (UCF) Young Adult Assistant Crew Leader (ACLs) is a unique developmental position within the crew. ACLs will have the opportunity to deepen their leadership skills while being supported by a crew leader. ACLs develop skills to manage and supervise crews of up to 5 young adults, ages 19-26. Assistant Crew Leaders are responsible for learning and implementing a variety of conservation-oriented projects on public and/or private lands and for facilitating a safe, highly efficient crew experience, including facilitating work, scheduling break times, delivering educational curriculum, and more, with the support of their crew leader.

ACLs are individuals with a high work ethic and integrity who embody compassion, patience, and an inspirational attitude. ACLs will learn to teach our crew members how to navigate the crew work and social environment with grace and positivity. ACLs will learn to deliver an impactful, educational experience to young people in their communities. This position can also provide an entry point into the fields of natural resource management, youth development, outdoor education, and more.

ACLs assist in creating resilient communities by improving urban forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and enhancing urban green spaces in underserved communities.

ACLs are developing and using skills in a challenging and dynamic environment. They are an active part of the crew, learning from the crew leader and taking on leadership responsibilities as they do so. The ACL will have the opportunity to practice their leadership skills throughout the session, as directed by the crew leader, and cover for the Lead if the Lead is absent from the program.

Manage, supervise, and participate in all aspects of project work. Maintain crew discipline, resolve conflict, and establish/maintain crew morale. Provide support, assessments, and training to ensure everything is being completed in a safe, professional, and productive manner. Safely completing conservation projects to high standards by training, working with, and supervising crews. Effectively delegating responsibilities to make your crew as efficient as possible is a major key to successful leadership in our programs.

Education award upon successful completion of service, Training, Stipend, Living Allowance.

Uniforms provided and required, Car recommended.

Environment, Education.

Environment, Conflict Resolution, Education, Youth Development, Leadership, Team Work, General Skills, First Aid.

Summary

Program Type: Ameri Corps State / National

Program Northwest Youth Corps - UCF Assistant Leader

Program Start/End Date: 02/02/2026 - 09/08/2026

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement: Minimum: 20 Maximum: 99

Program Locations: OREGON, IDAHO, WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 01/22/2026 To 09/08/2026

To Apply: Phone

E-mail: onboarding

Website:

Organization Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Contact: Jason Fisher
2621 Augusta St
Eugene OR 97403

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