What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oregon Youth Community Member - Summer 2025 position at Northwest Youth Corps?
Position : Youth Community Crew Member (ages 15-18)
Location : Based out of Eugene, OR. Participants will need to commute to the central meeting location each day. From there, the crew drives to project locations that generally include community parks and nearby forests.
Dates :
Session 1 : 6 / 23 / 25 - 7 / 25 / 25
Session 2 : 7 / 29 / 25 - 8 / 29 / 25
Questions / Contact : Khalil Caffrey, Member Services Coordinator : .
Position Details :
Build your future with Northwest Youth Corps
A Better You : Earn money and potential high school credit while gaining job skills and professional references needed to build your resume. Meet new people and build physical and mental strength while completing conservation projects in your own community.
A Better Planet : Spend weeks working on conservation projects such as tree planting, fuels reduction, invasive plant removal, trail construction, and fencing. Play a vital role in improving your own local community and the environment.
Northwest Youth Corps' Community Program is a day program for 15- to 18-year-olds.
Community crews meet at a designated site every morning. Members work an average of 6.5-7 hours a day depending on travel time. Crews work on local conservation service projects under the supervision of trained team leaders. Crews then return to the same meeting place at the end of the workday. Participants gain real-world experience while enhancing their community's natural environment. Through a focus on local projects, members will become more connected and invested with the area in which they live and can take pride in the benefits they create for their neighborhood. Our Community Programs are offered each year only in certain communities in the Northwest and youth must reside in these locations to participate.
Benefits / Tuition :
- 480 weekly stipend (plus $40 potential bonuses), paid to you at the end of the session
- 240-300 tuition cost, paid to us; significant financial aid available based on need
- Safety gear and uniforms provided
- Up to 2 high school credits with school approval
- All training provided
- may change, based on last year
Required qualifications :
To Apply More information and link to apply can be found at information can be found at
Salary : $40
