Northwest Youth Corps - UCF Assistant Leader

AmeriCorps; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award upon successful completion

Training provided

Living Allowance

Living Allowance

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking an Assistant Crew Leader for their Urban Community Forestry initiative in Oregon. The role involves supervising and supporting a crew of young adults in meaningful conservation projects. Candidates must be at least 20 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills. The position offers valuable experience in natural resource management and youth development, with complete training and a living allowance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 20 years old.
• Ability to supervise and manage a crew effectively.
• Must have integrity, compassion, and patience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead crews in conservation projects.
• Train and support crew members in project work.
• Facilitate a safe and productive working environment.
• Delegate tasks to maximize crew efficiency under supervision.

Skills

Environment

Conflict Resolution

Education

Youth Development

Leadership

Team Work

General Skills

First Aid

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Urban Community Forestry (UCF) Young Adult Assistant Crew Leader (ACLs) is a unique developmental position within the crew. ACLs will have the opportunity to deepen their leadership skills while being supported by a crew leader. ACLs develop skills to manage and supervise crews of up to 5 young adults, ages 19-26. Assistant Crew Leaders are responsible for learning and implementing a variety of conservation-oriented projects on public and/or private lands and for facilitating a safe, highly efficient crew experience, including facilitating work, scheduling break times, delivering educational curriculum, and more, with the support of their crew leader. ACLs are individuals with a high work ethic and integrity who embody compassion, patience, and an inspirational attitude. ACLs will learn to teach our crew members how to navigate the crew work and social environment with grace and positivity. ACLs will learn to deliver an impactful, educational experience to young people in their communities. This position can also provide an entry point into the fields of natural resource management, youth development, outdoor education, and more. ACLs assist in creating resilient communities by improving urban forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and enhancing urban green spaces in underserved communities.

Member Duties

ACLs are developing and using skills in a challenging and dynamic environment. They are an active part of the crew, learning from the crew leader and taking on leadership responsibilities as they do so. The ACL will have the opportunity to practice their leadership skills throughout the session, as directed by the crew leader, and cover for the Lead if the Lead is absent from the program. Manage, supervise, and participate in all aspects of project work. Maintain crew discipline, resolve conflict, and establish/maintain crew morale. Provide support, assessments, and training to ensure everything is being completed in a safe, professional, and productive manner. Safely completing conservation projects to high standards by training, working with, and supervising crews. Effectively delegating responsibilities to make your crew as efficient as possible is a major key to successful leadership in our programs.

Program Benefits

Education award upon successful completion of service, Training, Stipend, Living Allowance.

Terms

Uniforms provided and required, Car recommended.

Service Areas

Environment, Education.

Skills

Environment, Conflict Resolution, Education, Youth Development, Leadership, Team Work, General Skills, First Aid.

Program Details

Summary

Program Type: AmeriCorps State / National

Program Northwest Youth Corps - UCF Assistant Leader

Program Start/End Date: 02/02/2026 - 09/08/2026

Work Schedule: Full Time

Education level: High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement: Minimum: 20 Maximum: 99

Program Locations: OREGON, IDAHO, WASHINGTON Seattle/Tacoma/Bremerton

Languages: English

Accepting Applications: From 01/22/2026 To 09/08/2026

To Apply & Contact

To Apply: Phone [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/pages/opportunitiesbycategory/

Organization Website: https://www.nwyouthcorps.org/

Contact: Jason Fisher
2621 Augusta St
Eugene OR 97403
[phone]
[e-mail]

Listing ID: 128385