Join us. Do work that matters! MobilizeGreen seeks a Youth Conservation crew leader for our 2026 summer youth program. The crew leader is responsible for co-leading a team of high-school youth on conservation-related projects, environmental education, and leadership development activities in Northern Minnesota (Superior National Forest).
Requirements
- 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 MobilizeGreen’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
- 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,s and final report
- Communicate with full-time MobilizeGreen and housing staff as required to report incidents, potential hazards, and program evaluations
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- $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
