Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Youth Crew Member - Summer 2025

URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY (UCF) YOUTH CREW MEMBER - SUMMER 2025

Northwest Youth Corps is seeking young people ages 15-18 interested in working outdoors while making a positive impact on our urban forests.

Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) crew members complete urban forest health projects for five weeks throughout the Eugene/Springfield area. Experienced field staff provide training and education on urban forestry projects such as tree planting and maintenance, wildfire protection, and invasive plant management. You join a close-knit team of 8 crew members and two crew leaders, committed to playing a vital role in improving our urban forests and the environment.

This is tough work. We work in all weather and our projects are hands-on. All training is provided, and you do not need prior experience to apply.

Dates: 6/23-7/25 (session 1); 7/29-8/29 (session 2).

Location: Crews start and end in Eugene, OR. Crew members are responsible for arriving at the office on time each day (we can provide info on bus and bike routes as needed). Project locations generally include city parks, public lands, and private properties in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Benefits/Tuition:

• *$480 weekly stipend (plus $40 potential bonuses), paid to you at the end of the session
• *$240-300 tuition cost, paid to us; significant financial aid available based on need
• Safety gear and uniforms provided
• Up to 2 high school credits with school approval
• All training provided* may change, based on last year

Qualifications:

• Age 15-18 at the start date
• US citizenship or permanent residency (green card)
• 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:
  • Do physical work and be on foot for 8 hours per day
  • Follow safety protocols

To apply:

Please apply on our webpage under "Apply Now". The application has a brief questionnaire followed by four short-answer questions. If you have any questions, please contact info@nwyouthcorps.org in English or Spanish.