Northwest Youth Corps - Camping Crew Member

NYC’s young adult programs are innovative Ameri Corps service programs designed to provide hands‑on training and experience to those interested in pursuing employment with conservation corps, land and water resource management agencies, and other outdoor careers. Our program integrates team‑based work projects, education, and on‑site vocational training into an experience that prioritizes personal development and conservation work skills. The position is challenging.

• Participants work on physically demanding conservation projects in all kinds of weather and terrain.
• Our program is a highly structured immersive experience, in an environment that does not allow for much independent time away from the crew, time in “civilization,” or access to electrical power.
• We focus intentionally on the concept of community within our crews, which means we focus on being present with one another and do not use cell phones until after 8PM each evening (we intentionally “unplug”).
• Participants engage in many group activities each day to help the crew function, including meal prep, water treatment, and tool maintenance, followed by a family‑style dinner and formal educational sessions.
• Participants are actively mentored and empowered by their leader and expected to take on increasing leadership roles within the crew, including acting as a “leader of the day/week” by the end of the program. Through these challenging and rewarding experiences, our programs consistently help members become resilient, disciplined, empathetic and strong. A high value is placed upon interpersonal dynamics and the development of robust workplace skillsets.

Crew Members will be part of a five to six‑person crew led by one staff member. Crew Members are responsible for the safe completion of assigned projects promptly to predetermined specifications under the direction of their Crew Leader. They work closely with program staff and other participants, paying specific attention to safe workplace practices, proper tool use, work quality, and efficiency.

Participants will work on high priority conservation projects for land management partners like the Forest Service, BLM, and Bureau of Reclamation. Some crews may be focused on the construction of bridges and kiosks, while others focus on the restoration of at‑risk landscapes and watersheds. Other projects may include fuels reduction or GIS mapping and surveys.

Education award upon successful completion of service, Living Allowance.

Uniforms provided and required.

Environment.

Team Work, Environment, General Skills, First Aid.

• Program Type: Ameri Corps State / National
• Program: Northwest Youth Corps - Camping Crew Member
• Program Start/End Date: 02/25/2026 - 11/20/2026
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Education level: High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement: Minimum: 19 Maximum: 26
• Program Locations: OREGON, IDAHO, WASHINGTON
• Languages: English
• Accepting Applications: From 01/22/2026 To 09/09/2026
• To Apply: Phone , Email onboarding, Website

• Name: Jason Fisher
• Address: 2621 Augusta St, Eugene OR 97403
• Phone:
• Email: onboarding
• Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./