Young Adult Conservation Camping Crew Leader

POSITION:

Conservation Crew Leader
-Spring Only Young Adult Crews

LOCATION:

Starts and ends in Eugene, OR. Crews spend their session working and camping on public lands and in communities across Oregon, Washington, and/or Idaho.

COMPENSATION:

NYC offers competitive weekly pay of $910–$975, with returning crew leaders and those holding WFR or EMT certification earning at the top of the range. Crew Leader Training is paid at $700 per week for approximately two weeks.

DATES:

Leader Training:

February 15 - 26,2027

Session:

March 1
- May 8, 2027

HOURS:

Though schedules can vary, most crews will conduct project work Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, crews will stay together to go grocery shopping, shower, do laundry, and participate in recreational activities (e.g., hike to a waterfall, visit the ocean).No vacation time is provided during the 12-week, 24/7 immersive camping program.

Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps (NYC), a non-profit organization, has given tens of thousands ofyouthand young adults opportunities to learn, grow, and experience success. Through partnerships with conservation agencies, youth and young adults gain the personal and professional skills needed to carry out a variety of stewardship projects, from which they can earn a stipend, high school credit, and/or an Ameri Corps educational award.

More importantly, these young people gain skills needed tobenefittheir communities as citizen stewards and recognize that they can make a positive difference. NYC alsooperatesan accredited charter school, internship program, and the Idaho Conservation Corps (ICC).

Connect people with nature

Impactthe lives of young people

Teach job-skills and education lessons

Accomplish meaningful service projects

Conservation Crew Leaders lead, manage, and supervise conservation crews of 5 young adults throughout an 8-week, 24/7 camping immersive session. Crew leaders are responsible for completing a variety of hands-on, conservation-oriented projects on public lands and in communities across the Northwest, and forfacilitatingdaily lessons using our accredited outdoor education curriculum.

Leadership training serves as a probationary period. Continued employment as a Conservation Crew Leader is contingent upon successful completion of this training.

Leaders are well-balanced individuals who work hard and embody compassion, patience, and an inspirational attitude. Leaders can expect organizational support during their endeavors that may include activities led by an outside facilitator and weekly check-ins by field supervisors. This seasonal position allows leaders to deliveran impactfuljob skills and educational experience to young people and provides career pathways in natural resource management, young adult development, and outdoor education.

Leadership and Mentorship
- Leaders supervise all aspects of the crew and the work project. They delegate responsibilities to crew members,maintain crew discipline, resolve conflicts, and establish/maintain crew morale. Field Leaders receive feedback on their performance from NYC staff and are challenged to develop their own leadership skills within this program.

Safety and Risk Management
- Leaders are directly responsible for the physical and emotional safety of program participants at all times. Safety is the number one priority in everything we do, including work, education, and recreation. Leaders willbe responsible for transporting the crew and equipment to and from the worksite andfrequentlydrive long distances in NYC fleet vehicles.

Project Management & Implementation
- Leaders are responsible for completing conservation projects tohigh standards by training, working with, and supervising crew…