Virtual Youth Conservation Crew Leader

Please note: A supplemental application is required.
In partnership with the US Forest Service, MobilizeGreen is launching our 2024 Virtual Youth Conservation Corps, a national program, that will engage youth in a variety of educational and skills based activities, including but not limited to environmental education, professional development, exploring public lands, service projects, and self-care. With a focus on engaging BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth, MobilizeGreen’s YCC program will provide an introduction to Conservation careers, opening doors for youth typically underrepresented in this field. Crews, each consisting of up to 30 youth, will participate in 20-25 hours of programming a week.
MobilizeGreen is a nonprofit organization focused on jumpstarting green careers for diverse students, through internships, mentoring, and youth engagement. At MobilizeGreen, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Consistent with this mission, we believe people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We are working hard to increase the diversity in conservation spaces and strongly encourage qualified BIPOC and LGBTQ+ candidates to apply.
Position Abstract: Crew Leaders will be responsible for curriculum implementation, facilitating virtual projects and activities, leading crews in programming sessions, and working with youth individually and in small groups as a mentor for individual and group projects.
Work Environment and location: The position is 100% virtual.

Program Dates:

Monday through Friday

• Training: June 17th- June 21st
• Cohort 1: June 24th -July 12th
• Cohort 2: July 15th- August 2nd

Benefits:

• Crew Leader- $650/week stipend
• Teaching Experience
• Job Skill/Training

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Engage with MobilizeGreen staff and and partners to implement the 2024 YCC virtual program comprised of 4 crews
• Lead the virtual crew including development of tailored, interactive curriculum and project based learning.
• Facilitate curriculum with youth (specifically content related to climate resilience, wildfire management, ecology, sustainability, careers in the outdoor sector, recreating outdoors, public lands, and professional development such as resume building, interviewing skills, leadership skills, college readiness and more...)
• Coordinate meetings times within program hours to mentor youth on individual and small group projects
• Communicate effectively with Program Coordinator and Program Assistants
• Coordinate sessions with others including partners and panel participants
• Organize and store program materials digitally as directed by Program Coordinator
• Other duties as specified

Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 2 years out of high school. Current college students and recent college grads preferred.
• Must be 21 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 ability to use Zoom, Discord, Cisco's WebEx, and G-Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage youth in programming.
• Dedicated commitment to making the outdoors accessible to underrepresented youth.
• Experience and ability to create content about climate resilience, sustainability, careers in the outdoor sector, recreating outdoors, public lands, and more...
• Has knowledge and experience with cultural competency that can be applied to working with diverse youth including BIPOC and LGBTQ youth.
• Experience working with tribes and or tribal youth preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and with others collaboratively on projects.
• Deep interest in environment/natural resource management.
• Self-motivated, organized, and proactive.

Positions filled on a rolling basis, please apply today!