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, 2027

Cohort 1: June 13 - July 3, 2027

Week Break: June July 4 - July 10, 2027

Cohort 2: July 11 - Aug 3, 2027

Post 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 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 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 years old by June 1, 2027, and must not be older than 18 before August 31, 2027

Must be enrolled in school or be a 2027 graduate

Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations

Must 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 per 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