Youth Conservation Crew Member

Job Description:

• Participate in a Virtual Youth Conservation Program in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service
• Attend virtual lessons and curriculum focused on Green STEM career opportunities
• Complete hands-on environmental projects
• Explore environmental resilience, fire-dependent ecology and management, wildfire mapping, and the intersection between humans and the environment
• Learn Leave No Trace practices
• Participate in career and professional development, time management and self-care, and leadership training
• Engage in service learning, mentorship, and hands-on projects

Requirements:

• Must be at least 15 by June 1 of the program year and may not be older than 18 years old before August 31 of the program year
• Must be enrolled in high school or a 2027 graduate
• Must be able to fully commit to program dates and meeting times
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations
• Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program
• Must be able to obtain a work permit if needed
• Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident
• 3 weeks; 5 hours a day, Monday through Friday
• Hours depend on time zone

Benefits:

• Weekly stipend of $250 for participating
• Tech scholarships and equipment assistance (as needed)
• Develop collaboration and leadership skills
• Work with other high school students from across the country
• Explore and learn to protect natural resources
• Green careers networking & exploration
• Possibility of earning service learning hours
• Opportunities for service learning, mentorship, and hands on projects