Conservation Crew Leader — Youth Corps (Housing & Stipend)

AmeriCorps; Utah; On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Living Allowance

Training

Job summary

Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) offers a meaningful conservation experience in the Four Corners region, closely connected with Bears Ears Partnership. Crews participate in trail building, habitat restoration, fuels reduction, fencing, and erosion control, all while developing teamwork, grit, and accountability.

Members gain practical land stewardship skills, leadership, and personal growth through small crews and structured supervision, in a program that supports growth and resilience.

Responsibilities

• CCYC crew members spend their season doing real, hands-on conservation work across public and tribal lands.
• They build and maintain trails, restore damaged ecosystems, reduce wildfire risk through fuels work, install fencing, and protect culturally significant sites.
• Days are physical and team-driven—working outside in all conditions, learning tools, safety, and land stewardship skills along the way.
• Beyond the work itself, they develop resilience, leadership, and confidence.

Job description

Canyon Country Youth Corps (CCYC) offers a meaningful conservation experience in the Four Corners region, closely connected with Bears Ears Partnership. Crews participate in trail building, habitat restoration, fuels reduction, fencing, and erosion control, all while developing teamwork, grit, and accountability.

Members gain practical land stewardship skills, leadership, and personal growth through small crews and structured supervision, in a program that supports growth and resilience.