Northwest Youth Corps - Camping Crew Member

AmeriCorps; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon completion

Living allowance

Uniforms provided

Job summary

A national service organization in Eugene, Oregon, is seeking members for its conservation corps program. Crew Members will work in teams on demanding outdoor projects focused on environmental conservation. Responsibilities include completing projects, ensuring safety, and engaging actively in learning opportunities. Participants receive education awards and a living allowance upon successful completion. Ideal candidates are aged 19-26 with a high school diploma. Applications are open from January 22 to September 9, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be between 19 and 26 years old.
• Ability to work in a team-focused environment.
• Strong commitment to safe workplace practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned projects safely and on time.
• Work closely with crew leader and staff.
• Participate in group activities for teamwork.

Skills

Team Work

Environment

General Skills

First Aid

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

NYC’s young adult programs are innovative AmeriCorps service programs designed to provide hands‑on training and experience to those interested in pursuing employment with conservation corps, land and water resource management agencies, and other outdoor careers. Our program integrates team‑based work projects, education, and on‑site vocational training into an experience that prioritizes personal development and conservation work skills. The position is challenging.

• Participants work on physically demanding conservation projects in all kinds of weather and terrain.
• Our program is a highly structured immersive experience, in an environment that does not allow for much independent time away from the crew, time in “civilization,” or access to electrical power.
• We focus intentionally on the concept of community within our crews, which means we focus on being present with one another and do not use cell phones until after 8PM each evening (we intentionally “unplug”).
• Participants engage in many group activities each day to help the crew function, including meal prep, water treatment, and tool maintenance, followed by a family‑style dinner and formal educational sessions.
• Participants are actively mentored and empowered by their leader and expected to take on increasing leadership roles within the crew, including acting as a “leader of the day/week” by the end of the program. Through these challenging and rewarding experiences, our programs consistently help members become resilient, disciplined, empathetic and strong. A high value is placed upon interpersonal dynamics and the development of robust workplace skillsets.

Member Duties

Crew Members will be part of a five to six‑person crew led by one staff member. Crew Members are responsible for the safe completion of assigned projects promptly to predetermined specifications under the direction of their Crew Leader. They work closely with program staff and other participants, paying specific attention to safe workplace practices, proper tool use, work quality, and efficiency. Participants will work on high priority conservation projects for land management partners like the Forest Service, BLM, and Bureau of Reclamation. Some crews may be focused on the construction of bridges and kiosks, while others focus on the restoration of at‑risk landscapes and watersheds. Other projects may include fuels reduction or GIS mapping and surveys.

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service, Living Allowance.

Terms

Uniforms provided and required.

Service Areas

Environment.

Skills

Team Work, Environment, General Skills, First Aid.

Program Details

• Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National
• Program: Northwest Youth Corps - Camping Crew Member
• Program Start/End Date: 02/25/2026 - 11/20/2026
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Education level: High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement: Minimum: 19 Maximum: 26
• Program Locations: OREGON, IDAHO, WASHINGTON
• Languages: English
• Accepting Applications: From 01/22/2026 To 09/09/2026
• To Apply: Phone [phone], Email [e-mail], Website https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/pages/opportunitiesbycategory/

Contact

• Name: Jason Fisher
• Address: 2621 Augusta St, Eugene OR 97403
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Website: https://www.nwyouthcorps.org/