Conservation Crew Leader – Summer Young Adult Crews
Not Disclosed•TemporaryOn-site
location_on2130, Riverview Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, 97403, United States
About the Mission
Northwest Youth Corps connects people with nature and impacts the lives of young adults through immersive service. Our mission is to teach job skills, facilitate education, and accomplish meaningful conservation projects on public lands across the Northwest.
About the Role
As a Conservation Crew Leader, you will lead, manage, and supervise a crew of five young adults through a 12-week, 24/7 immersive camping program. You will be the face of the organization in the field, responsible for completing hands-on conservation projects and facilitating daily lessons using our accredited outdoor education curriculum.
This role is designed for well-balanced individuals who embody compassion, patience, and an inspirational attitude. You will work hard to deliver an impactful job skills and educational experience, while simultaneously developing your own leadership skills within a supportive organizational structure that includes weekly check-ins and facilitator-led activities.
A Day in the Life
Your week typically runs Monday through Friday, focusing on project work, education, and crew management. On weekends, the crew stays together for essential life skills like grocery shopping, laundry, and showering, as well as recreational activities such as hiking to waterfalls or visiting the ocean.
You will be directly responsible for the physical and emotional safety of your crew at all times. This includes transporting the crew and equipment to worksites, often driving long distances in fleet vehicles, and ensuring safe work practices and proper tool use. You will also delegate responsibilities, resolve conflicts, and maintain crew morale while implementing lessons on environmental education, life skills, nutrition, and job readiness.
The Hiring Process
Interested candidates should learn more about the program and submit their application via our career portal. For specific questions regarding the position, please contact Amanda Wallace, Oregon Program Manager, at AmandaW@nwyouthcorps.org.
Our Culture & Commitment
Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all individuals are considered regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2130, Riverview Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, 97403, United States
Eugene, Oregon
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEnsure physical and emotional safety of participants during work, education, and recreation
- check_circleTrain and supervise crew members on safe work practices, proper tool use, and work quality
- check_circleLead, manage, and supervise conservation crews of 5 young adults during 12-week camping sessions
- check_circleTransport crew and equipment to worksites and drive long distances in fleet vehicles
- check_circleDelegate responsibilities, maintain discipline, resolve conflicts, and establish crew morale
- check_circleComplete conservation projects to high standards on public lands across the Northwest
- check_circleImplement daily lessons covering environmental education, life skills, nutrition, and job readiness
Requirements
- verifiedAt least 20 years old
- verifiedCurrent Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR certification
- verifiedCurrent Driver's License with a clean driving record for the past three years
- verifiedRecreational/professional outdoor experience
- verifiedPrior experience working with youth or young adults
- verifiedAbility to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
Nice to Have
Returning lead status. Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or EMT certification.
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A Conservation Crew Leader – Summer Young Adult Crews at Northwest Youth Music Association is responsible for the following: Ensure physical and emotional safety of participants during work, education, and recreation; Train and supervise crew members on safe work practices, proper tool use, and work quality; Lead, manage, and supervise conservation crews of 5 young adults during 12-week camping sessions; and Transport crew and equipment to worksites and drive long distances in fleet vehicles.
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To qualify for the Conservation Crew Leader – Summer Young Adult Crews at Northwest Youth Music Association position, applicants should have: At least 20 years old; Current Wilderness First Aid (or higher) and CPR certification; Current Driver's License with a clean driving record for the past three years; Recreational/professional outdoor experience; Prior experience working with youth or young adults; and Ability to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
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Conservation Crew Leader – Summer Young Adult Crews at Northwest Youth Music Association is based in 2130, Riverview Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, 97403, United States. This is a on-site role.
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