Overnight Youth Conservation Crew Member

MobilizeGreen • Internship • New York, New York, United States • 3w ago

Join us. Do work that matters.

APPLICATIONS DUE JANUARY 30, 2026

In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, MobilizeGreen will offer a residential Youth Conservation Program in the Summer of 2026. 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: Northern Minnesota &/or Southern California (Location subject to change)*

Term: 3 weeks; Full-time (40hours 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

Benefits

$375/week
All travel costs covered (including round-trip flights)
All housing and meals are covered for the duration of the program
Develop collaboration and leadership skills
Work with other high school students from across the country
Explore outdoor and recreational activities such as backpacking, biking, climbing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and/or other activities during non-work and program hours
Learn about natural resource management careers

Eligibility

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 years old 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 the start of the program
Selected candidates who are 18 must pass a background check to participate
Must be able to obtain a work permit as required under the applicant’s home state laws
Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident

Physical Requirements:

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

For more information on MobilizeGreen, go to: www.mobilizegreen.org

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