POSITION: Youth Conservation Crew Member – Summer 2026 

DATES:  

• Session 1: 6/13/26 - 7/18/26 
• Session 2: 7/25/26 - 8/29/26 

LOCATION: Crews start and end in Eugene, OR. They camp together in remote locations the entire time, and you do not need to be from the Pacific Northwest to join. Project locations generally include national forests, parks, and public lands. 

BENEFITS:  

• Compensation: *$480 weekly stipend (plus potential bonuses), paid to you at the end of the session 
• Tuition fee: *$240-300 tuition cost, paid to us; significant financial aid available based on need (Don't let this be a barrier!)
• Food fee: $70 per week, taken from weekly stipend 
• Camping, safety gear, and uniforms provided 
• Up to 2 high school credits with school approval 
• All training provided 

*May change (based on the previous year) 

POSITION OVERVIEW:  

Build Your Future with Northwest Youth Corps! 

• A Better You: Earn money and potential high school credit while gaining job skills and professional references needed to build your resume. Meet new people and build physical and mental strength while completing conservation projects in your own community. 
• A Better Planet: Spend weeks working on conservation projects such as tree planting, fuels reduction, invasive plant removal, trail construction, and fencing. Play a vital role in improving public lands and the environment. 

Northwest Youth Corps is seeking young people ages 16-18 who are interested in camping outdoors, living in community, and making a positive impact on the earth. 

Crew members camp in tents for five weeks, traveling to 2-4 different places across the Pacific Northwest's mountains and forests. Experienced field staff provide training and education on conservation projects such as tree planting, fuels reduction, invasive plant removal, trail construction, and fencing. You join a close-knit team of 8 crew members and two crew leaders, committed to playing a vital role in improving our public lands and the environment. 

This is tough work. We work in all weather, and our projects are hands-on. We value community, connection with others, and mutual support. All training is provided, and you do not need prior experience to apply. If you haven't been able to go outdoors but are interested in learning, come join us! 

REQUIREMENTS:  

• Age 16-18 at the start date 
• US citizenship or permanent residency 
• Positive mental attitude, willingness to learn, and a team player 
• Desire to conserve natural spaces and make an impact on the environment 
• While no experience with these is required, you should be physically and mentally prepared to: 
• Hike several miles and be on foot for 8 hours per day 
• Camp in tents for five weeks continuously without modern conveniences and without cell phones 
• Follow safety protocols 
• Build community with people very different from you 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.