Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Acadia National Park, Maine seeks a Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader (Seasonal) to guide teen crews, ensure safety, and foster positive group dynamics. The position is part of Seasonal Staffing Office - Admin Division with a March-July 2027 entry on duty and a defined season through September 2027.

Responsibilities include directing tasks, teaching Leave No Trace, coordinating with the co-lead and park staff, and enforcing park rules while delivering resource

Qualifications

• Submit legible unofficial transcripts with applicant name and school details.
• If using foreign credentials, show evaluation confirming equivalence or credit.
• Official transcripts required only if selected for the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead work crews of eight teenagers with direction and instruction on tasks, tool use, safety measures, Leave No Trace principles, conflict resolution, and by building a positive group dynamic and maintaining group motivation.
• Maintains a safe work environment for self, coworkers, enrollees, and visitors through active hazard and accident prevention, mitigation, and education.
• Teaches interactive Resource Education lessons to youth crews; and assists with planning and leading recreation activities for enrollees. Responsible for enrollees adherence to park rules and regulations, and assisting with mitigating conflict and problem solving within the program.
• Actively communicates with co-lead, Coordinator, and other Crew Leaders to maintain a cohesive AYCC program.

Education

Transcripts from accredited institution

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader (Seasonal)

• Schedule: Work schedule depends on the position.

These positions are located in Seasonal Staffing Office-Acadia National Park, in the Administration Division. Likely Entry on Duty: March-July 2027 Defined Season: March-September 2027 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the 10/26/2026 to be considered. For more park(s) information, select "Learn more about this agency" below:

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties of a Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader Leads work crews of eight teenagers by providing direction and instruction on tasks, tool use, safety measures, Leave No Trace principles, conflict resolution, and by building a positive group dynamic and maintaining group motivation. Maintains a safe work environment for self, coworkers, enrollees, and visitors through active hazard and accident prevention, mitigation, and education.

Teaches interactive Resource Education lessons to youth crews; and assists with planning and leading recreation activities for enrollees. Responsible for enrollees adherence to park rules and regulations, and assisiting with mitigating conflict and problem solving within the program. Actively communicates with co-lead, Coordinator, and other Crew Leaders to maintain a cohesive AYCC program.

Requirements & Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs and that (1) deemed your education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or (2) given full credit for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.52 – $25.37/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule depends on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.