Overnight Youth Conservation Crew Member

Overnight Youth Conservation Crew Member

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In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Mobilize Green will offer a residential Youth Conservation Program in the Summer of 2026. The Mobilize Green-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 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:

Northern Minnesota (Location subject to change)

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

• Cohort 1:
  June 2026
• Cohort 2:
  July 2026

Duty Station:
Superior National Forest (Location subject to change)

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

• $375/week
• All travel costs covered (including roundtrip flights)
• All housing and meals covered for program duration
• Develop collaboration and leadership skills
• Work with other high school students from across the country
• Explore outdoor and recreational activities during non-work hours
• Learn about natural resource management careers

• We encourage all youth to consider applying for YCP positions. No experience required.
• Must be at least 15 by June 1, 2026 and may not be older than 18 before August 31, 2026
• Must be enrolled in school or a 2026 graduate
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations
• Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program
• Selected candidates who are 18 must pass a background check to participate
• Must be able to obtain a work permit as required under applicant’s home state laws
• Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident

• Able to hike about 5 miles a day
• Able to perform up to 35 hours of physical labor in a 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

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