Youth Conservation Corps; YCC Team Leader

Recruitment began on February 17, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 20, 2026

This position will provide daily leadership to a team of selected Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) members, ensuring all projects are completed, a positive relationship is maintained with all project sites, and participants receive a meaningful outdoor experience. This is a seasonal position with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Parks and Recreation, based out of Killens Pond State Park, with travel expected to Sussex and New Castle County stae parks.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates and completes park-based projects.
• Assists with interviewing, training, and supervising team members.
• Helps coordinate and implement weekly education curriculum, including transportation of members to education sites.
• Assists in grant and program tracking through timely submission of all reports.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Complete projects in all weather and uneven terrain.
• Must have a good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Must transport team members to project sites using program provided FLEET vehicle, adhering to all vehicle safety guidelines.
• Must be able to walk a minimum of a mile in uneven terrain.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions.
  • Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday – Some evening or weekend hours may be required

Condition of Hire:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
• Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
• The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify.

The following may be offered:
First Aid/CPR training, Statewide Interpretive training, Invasive plant removal training, and other leadership-related trainings as available.