Overnight Youth Conservation Crew Member

Join us. Do work that matters. In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, MobilizeGreen will offer a residential Youth Conservation Program in summer 2027. The MobilizeGreen-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 together 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: San Bernardino, CA Duty Station: San Bernardino National Forest (Location subject to change)* Term: 3 weeks; full-time (40 hours per week), on-site Crew Leader Training: May 31 - June 12, 2027Cohort 1: June 13 - July 3, 2027Week Break: June July 4 - July 10, 2027Cohort 2: July 11 - Aug 3, 2027Post Program Debrief: Aug 1 - 6, 2027 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 MaintenanceHabitat ManagementEnvironmental StewardshipFire-Dependent Ecology and ManagementInvasive Species RemovalSite BeautificationBeach/Community CleanupCampsite Restoration Benefits $375/weekAll travel costs covered, including round-trip flightsAll housing and meals covered for the duration of the programDevelop collaboration and leadership skillsWork with other high school students from across the countryExplore outdoor and recreational activities such as backpacking, biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and/or other activities during non-work and program hoursLearn about natural resource management careers Eligibility We encourage all youth to consider applying for YCP positions. No experience required. Must be at least 15 years old by June 1, 2027, and must not be older than 18 before August 31, 2027Must be enrolled in school or be a 2027 graduateMust be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodationsMust have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by the start of the programSelected candidates who are 18 must pass a background check to participateMust be able to obtain a work permit as required under the applicant’s home state lawsMust be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident Physical Requirements Able to hike about 5 miles a dayAble to perform up to 35 hours of physical labor per weekWillingness to learn to use hand tools for digging, sawing, chopping, etc.Occasionally lift and move up to 50 poundsWillingness to experience rustic living and introductory camping For more information on MobilizeGreen, go to: www.mobilizegreen.org