Overnight Youth Conservation Crew Member

MobilizeGreen; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly stipend

Housing provided

Travel costs covered

Meals provided

Leadership development

Job summary

MobilizeGreen, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, offers a residential Youth Conservation Program in summer 2027. The three-week program engages youth ages 15-18 in conservation projects, environmental education, and leadership development at San Bernardino National Forest, with on-site housing and meals.

Participants work outdoors daily (40 hours/week) and enjoy evenings with education and recreation activities. All travel costs are covered and housing/meals provided for the duration.

Qualifications

• Must be 15–18 years old by June 1, 2027.
• Must be enrolled in school or be a 2027 graduate.
• Citizenship: must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Work on conservation-related projects outdoors with a team.
• Participate in trail maintenance and habitat management tasks.
• Engage in environmental education and leadership activities.
• Assist with outdoor recreation and defensible work tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Join us. Do work that matters.

In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, MobilizeGreen will offer a residential Youth Conservation Program in summer 2027. The MobilizeGreen-Forest Service YCP program is a three-week residential program where youth ages 15-18 live and work together as a team. YCP members work on conservation-related projects together during the day and are introduced to environmental education, leadership, personal development lessons, and outdoor recreation activities during the evenings and weekends. The YCP experience is a unique introductory program and can create memories and friendships that last a lifetime! Weekly Stipend is $375 per week.

Location: San Bernardino, CA

Duty Station: San Bernardino National Forest (Location subject to change)*

Term: 3 weeks; full-time (40 hours per week), on-site

• Crew Leader Training: May 31 - June 12, 2027
• Cohort 1: June 13 - July 3, 2027
• Week Break: June July 4 - July 10, 2027
• Cohort 2: July 11 - Aug 3, 2027
• Post Program Debrief: Aug 1 - 6, 2027

YCP Conservation-Related Work Projects

YCP members will work on a variety of projects that help protect, preserve, and restore the natural and cultural resources of the Forest Service and participating partners. Participants work outdoors, sometimes in difficult conditions, including rain, heat, and mosquitoes. Examples of projects may include:

Restoration Projects and Education

• Trail Maintenance
• Habitat Management
• Environmental Stewardship
• Fire-Dependent Ecology and Management
• Invasive Species Removal
• Site Beautification
• Beach/Community Cleanup
• Campsite Restoration

Benefits

• $375/week
• All travel costs covered, including round-trip flights
• All housing and meals covered for the duration of the program
• Develop collaboration and leadership skills
• Work with other high school students from across the country
• Explore outdoor and recreational activities such as backpacking, biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and/or other activities during non-work and program hours
• Learn about natural resource management careers

Eligibility

• We encourage all youth to consider applying for YCP positions. No experience required.
• Must be at least 15 years old by June 1, 2027, and must not be older than 18 before August 31, 2027
• Must be enrolled in school or be a 2027 graduate
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by the start of the program
• Selected candidates who are 18 must pass a background check to participate
• Must be able to obtain a work permit as required under the applicant’s home state laws
• Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident

Physical Requirements:

• Able to hike about 5 miles a day
• Able to perform up to 35 hours of physical labor per week
• Willingness to learn to use hand tools for digging, sawing, chopping, etc.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to experience rustic living and introductory camping

For more information on MobilizeGreen, go to: www.mobilizegreen.org