Environmental Education - Adult Crew Leaders YCC; CSA II's, Ages 18 Continuous

Position: Environmental Education - Adult Crew Leaders for the YCC (CSA II's, Ages 18+) - Open Continuous
The Position

Love nature, the outdoors, and mentoring teens (ages 14-19)?

Apply now to be a Crew Leader with Portland Parks & Recreation's Youth Conservation Crew (YCC)!

Apply early! Interviews begin as soon as March for positions starting in June.

Here are the jobs you can apply to on this application:

There are 8 crew leader positions open across 4 crews working to conserve our parks and natural areas:

* Trail Crew - Citywide (hiring
2)

* Community Gardens Crew - Citywide (hiring
2)

* No Ivy League - West side (hiring
2)

* Natural Area Crew - East side (hiring
2)

Visit our website to learn more about the crews and the crew leader role:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-information

Job Type:Casual, Part-time. These are part-time jobs where you can work up to 1,400 hours in a year. Employees in these positions serve se jobs are called Community Service Aide II's by the City of Portland.

Benefits:

These jobs are not eligible for benefits.

Language Pay:

If you speak another language besides English and use it to help the community, you may get extra pay. To learn more, .We encourage all applicants to apply, and especially those who may speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Chinese, or Russian.

Studies have shown that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your life experiences and qualifications for the role.

Representation matters!

Schedule:

* Dates:
Varies by crew; see below:

* Trail Crew:
April 9-August 12, 2026

* Communities Gardens and No Ivy League:
May 20-August 12

* City Nature East Crew:
June 1-August 12

* Hours:

Monday (8:30am - 2:30pm);
Tuesday - Friday (7:30am - 3:30pm)

* Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 an hour, depending on experience and training.

* Crew leaders take part in professional development, networking, and growth opportunities throughout the season. For many, YCC is an entry into working at Portland Parks & Recreation. We support Crew leaders in achieving their professional goals.

We encourage YCC Crew Member alumni to apply!

About Us:

Portland Parks & Recreation is dedicated to making sure everyone can enjoy our parks and services, no matter their background. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage people who speak other languages to apply.

Position Summary

Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) crew leaders are responsible for co-leading and supervising a crew of up to 10 teenage youth while completing hands-on conservation projects throughout Portland's parks and natural areas. Working alongside a co-leader and crew sponsor, crew leaders mentor and support youth (ages 14-18) in their professional growth and first-time work experience. Crew leaders teach essential job skills in natural areas maintenance, teamwork, and leadership while fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Crew leaders lead field-based projects such as trail building, habitat restoration, community gardening, and tree care all while keeping youth work crews safe and on track to complete projects in a timely manner. Daily responsibilities include creating a safe work environment, teaching technical skills,and various ecological lessons, tracking crew activities and youth progress, attending weekly collaboration meetings, and more. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain more experience in a field-based leadership role leading youth employees and creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment.

YCC Crew Leaders get to:

* Mentor and lead teenage youth:
Get to know and care about each of the teens on their crew as individuals and co-workers. Guide youth in job skills development, teamwork, professional goals, and development of ecological knowledge. Create a sense of community where teens feel like they belong and look out for each other.

* Co-lead field-based projects:
Work with a co-leader to plan daily schedules and lead natural…