Spring Young Adult Conservation Camping Crew Leader

Northwest Youth Corps; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Youth Corps in Eugene, OR, seeks a Conservation Crew Leader for a spring session. Crews of five young adults will live and work on public lands across the Northwest in a 8-week, 24/7 immersive program.

Leaders supervise projects, deliver environmental education, and mentor youth, with leadership training counted as a probationary period. Trainer pay: a two-week pre-session training at $700 per week; regular pay ranges weekly between $910 and $975, with top-rate compensation for

Qualifications

• At least 20 years old.
• Current Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR certification.
• Current Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Recreational/professional outdoor experience.
• Prior experience working with youth or young adults.
• Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team setting.
• Strong communications skills.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Good judgment, organization, and time management skills.
• Spirit of adventure and desire to make a positive difference in people and environment.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and mentorship: supervise crew, delegate tasks, maintain morale and discipline.
• Safety and risk management: ensure participant safety and transport crew/equipment as needed.
• Project management and implementation: guide conservation projects to high standards with proper training and supervision.
• Education: deliver daily lessons using NYC's education curriculum covering environment, life skills, nutrition, and job readiness.

Skills

WFR/CPR certification

Driver's license

Outdoor experience

Experience with youth

Lifting to 70 lbs

Teamwork

Strong communication

Job description

POSITION:Conservation Crew Leader -Spring Only Young Adult Crews

LOCATION:Starts and ends in Eugene, OR. Crews spend their session working and camping on public lands and in communities across Oregon, Washington, and/or Idaho.

COMPENSATION:NYC offers competitive weekly pay of $910–$975, with returning crew leaders and those holding WFR or EMT certification earning at the top of the range. Crew Leader Training is paid at $700 per week for approximately two weeks.

DATES:Leader Training:February 15 - 26,2027Session:March 1- May 8, 2027

HOURS:Though schedules can vary, most crews will conduct project work Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, crews will stay together to go grocery shopping, shower, do laundry, and participate in recreational activities (e.g., hike to a waterfall, visit the ocean).No vacation time is provided during the 12-week, 24/7 immersive camping program.

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps (NYC), a non-profit organization, has given tens of thousands ofyouthand young adults opportunities to learn, grow, and experience success. Through partnerships with conservation agencies, youth and young adults gain the personal and professional skills needed to carry out a variety of stewardship projects, from which they can earn a stipend, high school credit, and/or an AmeriCorps educational award. More importantly, these young people gain skills needed tobenefittheir communities as citizen stewards and recognize that they can make a positive difference. NYC alsooperatesan accredited charter school, internship program, and the Idaho Conservation Corps (ICC).

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Connect people with nature

Impactthe lives of young people

Teach job-skills and education lessons

Accomplish meaningful service projects

Conservation Crew Leaders lead, manage, and supervise conservation crews of 5 young adults throughout an 8-week, 24/7 camping immersive session. Crew leadersare responsible forcompleting a variety of hands-on, conservation-oriented projects on public lands and in communities across the Northwest, and forfacilitatingdaily lessons using our accredited outdoor education curriculum.Leadership training serves as a probationary period. Continued employment as a Conservation Crew Leader is contingent upon successful completion of this training.

Leaders are well-balanced individuals who work hard and embody compassion, patience, and an inspirational attitude. Leaders can expect organizational support during their endeavors that may include activities led by an outside facilitator and weekly check-ins by field supervisors. This seasonal position allows leaders to deliveran impactfuljob skills and educational experience to young people and provides career pathways in natural resource management, young adult development, and outdoor education.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Mentorship- Leaders supervise all aspects of the crew and the work project. They delegate responsibilities to crew members,maintaincrew discipline, resolve conflicts, andestablish/maintain crew morale. Field Leaders receive feedback on their performance from NYC staff and are challenged to develop their own leadership skills within this program.

Safety and Risk Management- Leaders aredirectly responsiblefor the physical and emotional safety of program participants at all times. Safety is the number one priority in everything we do, including work, education, and recreation. Leaders willbe responsible fortransporting the crew and equipment to and from the worksite andfrequentlydrive long distances in NYC fleet vehicles.

Project Management & Implementation- Leadersare responsible forcompleting conservation projects tohigh standardsby training, working with, and supervising crew participants. In the field, leaders will provide direction to their crew with specific attention to safe work practices, proper tool use, work quality, and productivity.

Education- Leaders implement daily lessons based on NYC's education curriculum, which incorporates environmental education, life skills development, nutrition and health, and job readiness.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 20 years old

Current Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR certification or willingness to obtain prior to employment start date

Current Driver's License with an acceptabledriving record for the past three years (you will befrequentlydriving an NYC vehicle)

Recreational/professional outdoor experience

Prior experience working with youth or young adults

Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds

Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a team setting

Strong communicationskills

Consistent attendance and punctuality

Good judgment, excellent organization, and time management skills

Spirit of adventure and desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the environment

Experience/desire in working with diverse populations

INCLUSION AND BELONGING

Support the continued growth and delivery of Inclusion and Belonging initiatives

Seekto remove barriers to participation in NYC programs for underrepresented populations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Condition:Applicants in good physical condition, capable of working long hours on strenuous, labor-intensive projects are preferred as NYC's work projects often require heavy lifting, constant bending, digging, and long hikes to and from the worksite.

Work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the position.

Physical demands-the physical demands of the position, including bending, sitting,liftingand driving.

In the performance of the position duties, the Leader will work in a variety of environments from an office setting to remote locations in the wilderness.

This position will work outside in all types of weather conditions and environments including but not limited to high elevations, remote areas, cold, rain, snow, heat, humidity, wind,etc.

The noise level in the environment isquiettoloud. PPE is provided whennecessaryand use is required.

The Leader must frequentlylift and/or move up to 75 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation).

While performing the duties of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation, the Leader is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or vehicle; reach with hands and arms; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, and hear.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

This Position Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the applicant. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).

We will begin reviewing applications and reaching out for interviews on December 7, 2026.

QUESTIONS/CONTACT: Amanda Wallace, Oregon Program [e-mail]

Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer -At Northwest Youth Corps, we believe diversity is an essential source of strength for our communities, and we strive to create a safe and empowering environment for all participants and staff from the widest range of backgrounds and abilities.We are privileged to facilitate conservation service on our public lands with humility and are deeply invested in supporting youth and young adults of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, religions, sexual orientations, economic status, and/or other socio-cultural identifiers to learn, grow, and experience success in our programs, and beyond.