UCF Fall Young Adult Crew Member

Opportunity summary

Term length

9/23/2024 - 12/13/2024

Application window

4/1/2024 - 9/23/2024

Location

Eugene, Oregon

Hourly pay equivalent

$15.00

Project summary

Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) crew members ages 19-26 years complete urban forest health projects for twelve weeks throughout the Eugene/Springfield area. Experienced field staff provide training and education on urban forestry projects such as tree planting and maintenance, wildfire protection, invasive plant management, and tree surveying. You will join a close-knit team of 5 crew members and one crew leader, committed to play a vital role in improving our urban forests and the environment.

Opportunity description

Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) crew members complete urban forest health projects for twelve weeks throughout the Eugene/Springfield area. Experienced field staff provide training and education on urban forestry projects such as tree planting and maintenance, wildfire protection, invasive plant management, and tree surveying. You will join a close-knit team of 5 crew members and one crew leader, committed to play a vital role in improving our urban forests and the environment.

Benefits

Education benefit

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

Northwest Youth Corps, is seeking young people aged 19-26 interested in a jobs-training and educational opportunity, working outdoors while making a positive impact on our urban forests. The work is physical and rigorous. Crews work in all weather and terrain, rise early, and use a variety of hand and power tools in remote areas.

Preferred qualifications

A key focus is building leadership and cooperation within the team. Prior experience is not necessary, and all training is provided, but maturity, teamwork, and openness to new challenges are vital.