Youth Conservation Program Crew Leader

Overview

Join us. Do work that matters! In partnership with the USDA Forest Service, Mobilize Green seeks a Youth Conservation crew leader for our 2026 summer youth program. Each crew leader is responsible for co-leading a team of high-school youth to live and work together on conservation-related projects, environmental education, and leadership development activities in Northern Minnesota (Superior National Forest) / Southern California (San Bernardino National Forest) over two 3-week sessions.

The goal of the program is to create environmental stewards and future leaders through community engagement, hands-on teamwork, and professional development. Crew leaders work in a team of 5-6 to facilitate student and group safety, camping excursions, personal development, environmental education, and work project management. Crew leaders also represent Mobilize Green on-site and coordinate with partners on designated projects. All crew leaders are required to attend a pre-program training (virtual/in-person hybrid).

At this time, dates for the 2026 program are still to be determined. However, we encourage you to apply as applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Term: 8 total weeks, Late May - Early August, 2026

• $800 per week living stipend
• Travel, Housing, and Living Expenses are included for the duration of the program
• Meals provided for the duration of the program
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR certification
• Defensive Driving Training
• Hands-on, specialized tools training
• Mentorship and teaching experience
• Work directly with USDA Forest Service staff and network with land management experts

Crew Management

• Supervise crew members during all program activities, projects, and while at housing with students.
• Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment in accordance with Mobilize Green’s Field Operations Standards and COVID Policies
• Work with the co-leader to manage the group dynamics of the crew
• Lead Environmental Education and team-building lessons during off-project days
• On-call overnight duty is required on rotation

Service Project Advisor

• Train and supervise crew members in safe and proper use of tools and all aspects of the service project (may include trail construction, maintenance, wildlife habitat work, site restoration, etc.)
• Facilitate worksite and project, tool, and equipment logistics; tool maintenance; and work schedule in partnership with the Project Leader and the USDA Forest Service Staff.
• Care for and maintain all program equipment and tools used in the project.

Program Administrator

• Manage administrative aspects of the crew, including but not limited to required pre- and post-program paperwork, daily work logs, incident reports, equipment inventories, evaluations, and final report.
• Communicate with full-time Mobilize Green and housing staff as required to report incidents, potential hazards, and program evaluations.

Other duties as assigned.

• Uphold and act in accordance with Mobilize Green’s Field Operations Standards. This includes a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
• Communicate effectively with Mobilize Green staff, parents, agency partners, and co-leaders during the program
• Participate fully in crew leader Orientation and all safety training.
• Maintain a positive relationship with agency partners.
• Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment for members.
• Maintain a positive, professional relationship with co-leaders.
• Complete all necessary weekly and post-program paperwork, including an end-of-program debrief with Mobilize Green Staff.

• Current First Aid/CPR Certification or willingness to get this before the start of the program (included in Mobilize Green training)
• Youth/Young Adult Programming
  - Documented experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18) as a teacher, mentor, leader, counselor, or coach.
• Teaching/Leadership
  - Experience working in an informal or formal educational environment or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively teach lessons, motivate teenage and/or young adult students, provide and accept constructive feedback, and communicate…