LOCATION: Eugene OR

COMPENSATION: $20.00/hour; Seasonal full-time position; 40 hours a week, occasional weekend, night, or overtime work required. Estimated start and end dates: Starting ASAP. Estimated end date September 18th, 2026 (may be shortened or extended based on Organizational need).

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Since 1984, Northwest Youth Corps (NYC), a non-profit organization, has given tens of thousands of youth and young adults opportunities to learn, grow, and experience success. Through partnerships with conservation agencies, youth and young adults gain the personal and professional skills needed to carry out a variety of stewardship projects, from which they can earn a paycheck, high school credit, and/or an AmeriCorps educational award. More importantly, these young people gain skills needed to become economically and socially self-sufficient, benefit their communities as citizen stewards, and recognize that they can make a positive difference.

NYC also operates an accredited charter school, internship program, and the Idaho Conservation Corps (ICC).

NYC engages youth and young adults from all walks of life and provides a multifaceted experience that helps propel them into future opportunities and careers. Hard and soft skills are taught and reinforced through formal practical trainings. NYC strives to provide program participants the skills and competencies needed to succeed in a wide variety of professional environments and life circumstances.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Team Member collaborates with the other department staff to complete duties within assigned areas of focus. The Operations department provides support to facilitate programs for Northwest Youth Corps. Areas of focus include the crew vehicles, equipment, food, tools, and maintenance shop. A successful candidate will be able to identify and prioritize daily and weekly projects to then carry them to completion with minimal supervision. Operations staff will consistently model safe practices and follow industry standards as well as local operating procedures. This position requires a high level of collaboration.

POSITION DETAILS

Inclusion and Belonging

• Support the continued growth and delivery of Inclusion and Belonging initiatives
• Seek to remove barriers to participation in NYC programs for underrepresented populations

Department Supervision and Collaborations

• This position is supervised by the Director of Operations.
• This position does not supervise

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain NYC Vehicles and Facilities – The position will mainly be responsible assisting other Operations staff with custodial, vehicle maintenance, shop and tool repair, programs support, and the food program.
• Tasks may include tool issuing, facilities maintenance, custodial duties, and loading and unloading supplies, food, and equipment, as well as cleaning, sharpening, and rehandling tools, cleaning vehicles, maintaining inventories and databases, and coordinating with vendors for
• Collaborate with the Oregon, Idaho, and Washington Operations Department as well as other departments. There may be the opportunity to travel to other regions.
• Develop and maintain existing relationships with vendors, volunteers, alumni, and

Position Qualifications and Certifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; must be able to pass NYC/ICC's driving test and have the ability to safely navigate congested city streets while towing cargo trailers.
• Must possess computer literacy which includes the ability to use email and
• Interest in developing skills or basic understanding of the principles and practices of:

o Carpentry, hand tools, power tools, vehicle maintenance, landscaping, painting, construction, HVAC, plumbing, or electrical

• The ability to communicate in American Sign Language, Spanish, and English is highly

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Applicant must be comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments which include but are not limited to weather conditions such as rain, wind, snow, wet, cold, dry, and hot conditions and temperatures that range from as low as 15F to over 100F.
• The noise level in the environment is quiet to PPE is provided and use is required.
• The employee may be required to safely handle hazardous materials such as paint thinner, cleaning supplies, gasoline, and sharp objects such as axes, drawknives, and chainsaws.
• Work environment: temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands: the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation). The employee will be required to climb ladders.
• While performing the duties of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or vehicles; reach with hands and arms; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear; and smell

**This Position Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice**

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal and driving).

Terms of Employment

$20.00/hour; full-time position; 40 hours a week, occasional weekend, night, or overtime work required. Estimated start and end dates: Starting ASAP. Estimated end date September 18th, 2026.

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to Jessica Johnson, Human Resources Officer at jessicaj@nwyouthcorps.org with "Operations Team Member – OREGON Summer Seasonal" in the subject line and document attachments in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Additional program information can be found at www.nwyouthcorps.org

Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer - At Northwest Youth Corps, we believe diversity is an essential source of strength for our communities, and we strive to create a safe and empowering environment for all participants and staff from the widest range of backgrounds and abilities. While we are privileged to facilitate conservation service on our public lands, with humility, we also acknowledge that injustice and violence was at the heart of acquiring these lands. Therefore, we are deeply invested in addressing this traumatic legacy by supporting youth and young adults of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, religions, sexual orientations, economic status, and/or other socio-cultural identifiers to learn, grow, and experience success in our programs, and beyond.