Tribal Youth Crew Members and Leaders | Ouachita National Forest

Overview

Amy Youth Works – Oklahoma Conservation Corps (AYW OKCC) Summer Conservation Program offers a paid Ameri Corps opportunity to work on local habitat restoration projects. Positions are available for Crew Leaders and Crew Members starting June 1 through July 31. The program is offered in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service at the Ouachita National Forest near Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

Ouachita National Forest (Broken Bow, OK)

• Term Length:
  June 1 – July 31
• Hours &
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (subject to change)
• Hours:
  
  300 hours total in a nine‑week Ameri Corps term

• Crew Leaders: $2,720 per month ($1,360 semi‑monthly)
• Crew Members: $2,400 per month ($1,200 semi‑monthly)

• Crew Members:
  No high school diploma or GED required
• Crew Leaders:
  High school diploma or GED required

• Segal Ameri Corps Education Award for qualified student loans, higher education, and training programs
• Student Loan Forbearance
• Technical and Fundamental skills training
• Opportunity to network with partnering agencies

• Frequently walk and hike long distances while carrying tools
• Operate tools
• Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 35–50 pounds depending on crew type
• Work on steep or uneven terrain
• Work long days in adverse weather conditions
• Hitch, camp, and travel as required for an entire Ameri Corps term

• Ages 17+ for Crew Members and 21+ for Crew Leaders
• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent U.S. Resident
• Pass a National Service Criminal History Check
• For Crew Leaders:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Clear 3‑year driving record
  • Prior experience in conservation, camping, backcountry travel, or related fieldwork

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather while performing demanding labor with hand and power tools
• Function as part of a team and get along with members of all backgrounds and experience levels
• Strong service ethic and commitment to completing an entire term of service with a desire to serve the community and the environment
• For Crew Leaders:
  Ability to hike 3–12 miles per day in rugged terrain, often wearing a 45‑lb backpack and carrying tools

Submit an Interest Form followed by a full application. The full application link is emailed after completing the interest form. Applicants should indicate they are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.