Conservation Crew Leader - Summer Young Adult Camping Crew (OR)

YOUNG ADULT CAMPING CREW LEADER - SUMMER 2025

POSITION TYPE: Crew Leader (non-AmeriCorps)

LOCATION: Eugene, OR; camping across Oregon.

DATES: May 21 - June 1 (training), June 4 - August 15, 2025 (crew)

TO APPLY: Submit an application online (https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com) under "Apply Now", with a resume and short questionnaire; expect a confirmation email when your application is received. For questions, contact Amanda Wallace; Amandaw@nwyouthcorps.org

Northwest Youth Corps is hiring crew leaders for this summer to lead young adult crews, camp in remote areas of the Northwest, and work on conservation projects.

Crew Leaders lead, manage, and support conservation crews of young adults ages 19 . Young adult crews are groups of 4-5 members with one leader, in the field for ten weeks at a time. Crew members come from across the country to camp, work, and learn together restoring wild places.

As a leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the physical and emotional welfare of your crew. You'll work together on hands-on, conservation-oriented projects on federal, state, and private lands, and facilitate short daily lessons.

This is hard work. You'll wake early on frosty mornings to get your crew started, and will camp in tents for ten weeks or more with occasional days off. Projects are physically challenging; you'll train your crew to safely use hand tools to build trails, cut down invasive plants, and restore natural areas. The young people you work with will challenge you to be the best leader you can be, and you'll watch them grow as a team during the summer of a lifetime.

Compensation:$100/day during training; $140-$150/day field rate (DOE). *

Based on a 6-7 day week, leaders will likely earn $9,555-$10,238 over the season. Food, camping, and some expenses are provided.

Duties/Responsibilities

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. Leaders provide formal and informal feedback to corps members with specific attention to work productivity and quality, teamwork, and leadership. 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. This includes not only the physical safety of participants but their mental and emotional safety as well. Leaders will be responsible for transporting the crew and equipment to and from the worksite and frequently drive long distances in NYC fleet vehicles.

Project Management & Implementation - Leaders are responsible for completing conservation projects to high standards by training, working with, and supervising participants. In the field, leaders will provide direction to their crew with specific attention to safe work practices, proper tool use, work quality, and productivity. Leaders are mentors and role models and set the pace and tone of the project site. This position is physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. Leaders will lift heavy loads, walk long distances, and should expect to find each project physically challenging.

Education - Leaders implement daily lessons based on NYC's education curriculum (SEED), which incorporates environmental education, life skills development, nutrition and health, and job readiness. Field leaders track corps member participation and progress throughout the program. Field leaders are encouraged to bring their own skills and experiences to the education curriculum and use natural surroundings for teachable moments.

Qualifications:

• Age 21
• Current Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain prior to employment start date (please contact us for information about certification and training)
• Current Driver's License; clean driving record for the past three years; ability to frequently drive NYC vehicles
• Must pass criminal background check (NYC will consider applicants with past criminal justice involvement according to position requirements and applicable law)
• Professional, traditional, or recreational outdoor experience; accustomed to living for long periods without modern conveniences
• Experience working with young adults
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team setting; strong communication skills
• Spirit of adventure; desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the environment
• Experience working with diverse groups
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job

Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Our core purpose is to provide opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success. We believe diversity is a key source of strength for our communities, and we strive to create a safe and empowering environment for participants from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. We are deeply invested in the success of youth and young adults of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, religions, sexual orientations, economic statuses, or other socio-cultural identifiers.