Remote Position
Virtual Youth Conservation Crew Member
🌍 Remote · United States
💼 Full-time
About the position In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, MobilizeGreen will offer a Virtual Youth Conservation Program in the Summer of 2027. Participants' daily schedules will blend virtual lessons and curriculum, with exploring Green STEM career opportunities, and hands on environmental projects. The Virtual YCP experience is unique and can create memories and friendships that last a lifetime! Participants receive a stipend of $250 per week.
Responsibilities
- Participate in virtual lessons and curriculum.
- Explore Green STEM career opportunities.
- Engage in hands-on environmental projects.
- Learn about environmental resilience.
- Study fire-dependent ecology and management.
- Learn wildfire mapping.
- Understand the intersection between humans and the environment.
- Practice Leave No Trace principles.
- Participate in career and professional development activities.
- Engage in community-based environmental stewardship.
- Develop time management and self-care skills.
- Participate in leadership training.
- Engage in service learning, mentorship, and hands-on projects.
Requirements
- Must be at least 15 by June 1 of the program year and may not be older than 18 years old before August 31 of the program year.
- Must be enrolled in high school or a 2027 graduate.
- Must be able to fully commit to program dates and meeting times.
- Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program.
- Must be able to obtain a work permit if needed.
- Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident.
Nice-to-haves
- Develop collaboration and leadership skills
- Work with other high school students from across the country
- Explore and learn to protect natural resources
- Green careers networking & exploration
- Possibility of earning service learning hours
Benefits
- Weekly stipend of $250 for participating
- Tech scholarships and equipment assistance (as needed)
- Develop collaboration and leadership skills
- Work with other high school students from across the country
- Explore and learn to protect natural resources
- Green careers networking & exploration
- Possibility of earning service learning hours