2026 Virtual Youth Conservation Crew Leader

Crew Leaders will implement and deliver environmental curriculum, facilitate virtual projects, lead youth crews, and mentor participants in a virtual summer program focused on conservation and outdoor careers.

Location: Remote

Salary: $650/week

Responsibilities

• Engage with MobilizeGreen staff and partners to implement the 2026 Virtual YCP program comprising 2 cohorts.
• Lead the virtual crew with your team, implementing tailored, interactive environmental curriculum and project-based learning.
• Facilitate curriculum related to environmental issues, wildfire management, ecology, sustainability, outdoor careers, recreating outdoors, public lands, and professional development.
• Coordinate meeting times to mentor youth on individual and small group projects.
• Communicate effectively with Program Coordinator, Program Assistants, and fellow Crew Leaders.
• Coordinate sessions with partners and panel participants.
• Organize and store program materials digitally as directed by Program Coordinator.
• Be available for the duration of the summer season.
• Perform other duties as specified.

Requirements

• At least 2 years out of high school.
• Recently completed or currently enrolled in relevant training and education.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• 2-3 seasons leading youth in formal or informal education, camp, or team setting.
• Experience in environmental education and outdoor leadership skills.
• Experience working virtually, including programs like Zoom, Discord, Cisco WebEx, G-Suite, and Google Classroom.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage youth.
• Dedicated to expanding youth participation in outdoor learning and recreation.
• Skilled in developing educational materials and communications on environmental stewardship, resource management, outdoor career pathways, and nature-based experiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest and knowledge in environment/natural resource management.
• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive.
• Experience in a formal teaching environment preferred.

Benefits

• Weekly stipend of $650.
• Teaching experience.
• Job skill/training.

Additional Information

• This is a seasonal position, Crew Leaders are required to be available for the summer season.
• Positions are filled on a rolling basis, apply ASAP.