What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Crew Member - Fall Young Adult Camping Crew (ID) position at Northwest Youth Corps?
YOUNG ADULT CAMPING CREW MEMBER - FALL 2025
POSITION : AmeriCorps Crew Member
LOCATION : Based out of Boise, ID. Crews camp together onsite for their entire session so local housing is not required. Project locations may include national forests, national parks, and wilderness areas throughout Idaho.
COMPENSATION : $6,000
- living stipend ; $1,956.35 AmeriCorps Education Award for college tuition or loans ; food, camping, and transportation once the crew starts.
- 2024 Living stipend listed. Living stipend subject to change in 2025.
DATES : September 3 - November 14, 2025
TO APPLY : Please submit an application on our website ( ) under "Apply Now", which will ask for a resume and short questionnaire, and will send you a confirmation email. Contact Idaho Member Services Coordinator, Catherine Waddell, with questions at .
Idaho Conservation Corps is seeking young adults ages 19 to camp, travel, and work together on challenging conservation projects across Idaho.
Crew members camp in tents for ten weeks, traveling to multiple sites across the mountains and forests of the Pacific Northwest / Intermountain West. Experienced field staff provide training on projects such as tree planting, fuels reduction, invasive plant removal, and trail construction, using hand and power tools. You join a close-knit team of 4-5 crew members who play a vital role in improving our public lands and the environment.
This is tough work. We work in all weather. Our projects are hands-on, team-based, and physically demanding. Crews camp together the entire session continuously. On weekends, crews usually go into town to resupply on food, get showers and laundry, and explore the area. Occasionally we have backcountry work deep in the forest for two weeks or more. We value community, connection with others, and mutual support. All training is provided. If you haven't had access to the outdoors but are interested in growing your skills, come learn with us.
All crew member positions are AmeriCorps service programs designed to provide hands-on training and experience. Crew alumni often go on to work for land management agencies like the Forest Service or Fish and Wildlife Service, other nonprofits, or in leadership roles with NYC. Training varies, but can include chainsaw / crosscut certification, leadership philosophy, trail construction and maintenance techniques, conservation education, driver training, and more.
Qualifications :
Members must complete a minimum of 450 hours of service including : work, training, education, and travel time, and two 15-minute breaks each day. A 30-minute lunch break, along with activities such as setting up camp, meal prep, cleaning and crew down time, does not count toward AmeriCorps member service hours. No vacation time is provided during the 10-week immersive program.
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 strive to create an 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.
In accordance with 45CFR 2520.65, AmeriCorps members may not perform prohibited service activities directly or indirectly by recruiting, training, or managing others for the primary purpose of engaging in the activities. Prohibited service activities are outlined in the Service Agreement and AmeriCorps member manual.
Salary : $600
