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Americorps Camping Crew Member
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Northwest Youth Corps
Eugene, OR (In Person)
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POSITION
AmeriCorps Crew MemberLOCATION
Starts and ends in Eugene, OR. Project locationsgenerally includenational forests, national parks, and wilderness areas throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Crews can expect to work in one location for multiple weeks at a time.Thecrewwillcamp together onsite for their entire session.
BENEFITS
Members receive a living allowance of $6,000 dispersed in pro-rated monthly increments, along with a $1,956.35 AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of the program,which can be used for college tuition orapplicable studentloans. All meals, transportation, and camping locations will be provided at no cost to themembers.DATES / HOURS
Session runs September 9- November 20, 2026.Members must complete a minimum of450 hoursof service including: work, training, education, travel time, and two breaks each day. This is a community-oriented program, so members partake in group activities both after work and on weekends. Many of these non-project work hours do count toward AmeriCorps member service hours. Notime away from programmingis provided during the 10-week immersive program.ProgramDescription:
Northwest Youth Corps is seeking young adults ages 19+ to camp, travel, and work together on challenging conservation projects across the Northwest. Crew members camp in tents for10 weeks, traveling to multiple sites across the mountains and forests of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Experienced field staff provide training on projects such as tree planting,fuelsreduction, invasive plant removal, and trailconstruction, using hand and power tools.You joina close-knit team of 4-5 crew members who play a vital role in improving our public lands and the environment. This is tough work. We work in all weather. Our projects are hands-on, team-based, and physically demanding. Crews camptogetherthe entire session continuously. On weekends, crews usually go into town to resupply on food, get showers and laundry, and explore the area. Occasionally we have backcountry work deep in the forest for two weeks or more. We value community, connection with others, and mutual support. All training is provided. If youhaven'thadaccess to theoutdoors but are interested ingrowingyour skills,come learnwith us. All crew member positions are AmeriCorps service programs designed to provide hands-on training and experience. Crew alumni often go on to work for land management agencies like the Forest Service or Fish and Wildlife Service, other nonprofits, or in leadership roles with NYC. There is also the opportunity to earn a Public Land Corps hiring authority upon program completion, which makes getting a federal job less competitive. Graduates of the program also gain access to our Alumni Network for career development and networking opportunities, and for staying connected with crewmates. Training varies, but may include chainsaw/crosscut certification, trail construction and maintenance techniques, conservation education, driver training, and more.