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CA Conservation Corps

District Director

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$8.7K - $9.8K/mo

... Conservation Corps, the finest youth Environmental Restoration, Education, Workforce Development program in the world. Career Consultation California Conservation Corps is excited to take part in the ...

Conservation Legacy

ALCC Zuni Farm Coordinator

Zuni, NM · On-site

$22.93 - $23.62/hr

... Conservation Corps vision is to lead our Nations back to ecological and cultural well-being by engaging underrepresented Indigenous youth and young adults in conservation service programs that ...

The Corps Network

Communications Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

$500/wk

Continuing the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, today's Corps are comprehensive youth development programs that engage participants in meaningful service projects, job training ...

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Conservation Corps of Long Beach

$19.11 - $22.93/hr

Organization Summary Since 1987, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) has worked to help youth realize their potential while serving the Gateway Cities area. As a state-certified Corps, CCLB ...

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How much do youth conservation corps jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for youth conservation corps in the United States is $19.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Youth Conservation Corps?

A Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) job is a paid summer program for young people, typically ages 15-18, to work on environmental and conservation projects. Participants engage in hands-on work such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and park improvements while learning about natural resource management. The program provides valuable job experience, leadership development, and environmental education. YCC jobs are often hosted by national parks, forests, and other public lands.

What does a Youth Conservation Corps member do?

A typical day as a Youth Conservation Corps member involves meeting with your team in the morning to review project goals and safety protocols before heading to a work site, which could range from trails and parks to rivers or forests. Tasks may include habitat restoration, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, or environmental education and outreach. Expect to spend most of your day outdoors, participating in physically active assignments while working closely with peers and leaders. Daily schedules also often include breaks for team-building activities and learning about conservation practices. This dynamic environment provides hands-on experience and a chance to make a real impact in your community.

What skills and qualifications are needed for the Youth Conservation Corps?

To thrive in the Youth Conservation Corps, you should have a strong interest in environmental stewardship, physical endurance, and a willingness to work outdoors, often in varying weather conditions. Familiarity with hand tools, basic safety training, and sometimes CPR/first aid certification are typical requirements for this role. Teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills are important soft skills that help members complete group projects effectively. These skills and qualifications are necessary to ensure members contribute safely and productively to conservation efforts while developing leadership and collaboration abilities.

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Infographic showing various Youth Conservation Corps job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 44% Full Time, 51% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,593 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Crew Supervisor - South LA

LOS ANGELES CONSERVATION CORPS

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$23.19 - $28.54/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate work projects such as tree planting, litter and weed abatement, recycling, graffiti removal, landscaping, trail maintenance, restoration, and park construction.

  • Motivate, train, and support corpsmembers to develop their educational, personal, and work skills, and ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.

  • Plan crew schedules, prepare reports on project work, and serve as a liaison between project sponsors and the team.

Job description

Organization Summary
The LA Conservation Corps (the Corps) is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping at-risk young people develop themselves since 1986. To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for all of us in the greater Los Angeles area.
Mission
The primary mission of the LA Conservation Corps is to provide at-risk young adults and school-aged youth with opportunities for success through job skills training, education and work experience with an emphasis on conservation and service projects that benefit the community.
Position Summary
The Crew Supervisor implements the mission of the LA Conservation Corps by using his/her leadership, supervisory and technical skills to develop the educational and work skills of young people enabling them to advance their own educational, personal and career opportunities. The crew supervisor is responsible for the supervision, work project coordination, recruitment, education support, and other leadership responsibilities for a team of 5-12 program participants' ages 18-24 years old. The Crew Supervisor provides the closest personal contact with corpsmembers in the work environment. It is their ability to relate, train and motivate that enables the corpsmembers to create stronger ties to their communities through community involvement and service, explore avenues for personal growth and development in a respectful and nurturing environment and develop leadership skills to contribute to the advancement of all people.
Essential Functions
  • Motivates young people to fulfill their education, development and work plans and goals.
  • Provides corpsmembers the skills necessary to improve their employability.
  • Supervises the crew in the completion of service projects that range from tree planting, litter and weed abatement, recycling, graffiti removal, general landscaping projects, trail maintenance/construction, restoration, and park construction projects.
  • Supervises corpsmember crews while performing field instructions.
  • Ensures safe work practices, a safe work environment and the proper maintenance of vehicles, equipment and tools.
  • Ensures that a consistent high quality of work is performed on various work projects.
  • At project worksites, serves as liaison between project sponsoring agency staff and supervisor.
  • Trains and guides the team in project development tasks.
  • Implements work projects timely and efficiently from start to finish.
  • Ensures appropriate equipment availability for the work crews to perform the work projects.
  • Maintains appropriate professional ties with community-based organizations and sponsors
  • Provides team support for community events and promotes community involvement in team projects.
  • Plans and carries out assigned crew scheduling.
  • Prepares daily and monthly reports of project work assignments.
  • Counsels, motivates, provides constructive discipline and positive reinforcement for corpsmembers.
  • Completes at least ten (10) hours of staff trainings (i.e. effective supervision, basic computer skills, sexual harassment, proper chainsaw operation, defensive driving, conflict resolution and writing/grammar) annually.
  • Punctuality and satisfactory attendance are essential functions of the job.
  • Working from home is not an option.
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and motivate young people to meet program goals.
  • Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
  • Demonstrates the supervisory, project management and logistics skills necessary to fulfill position responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Demonstrates the oral and written communication skills necessary to prepare concise, logical, grammatically correct documents and presentations.
  • Competent level of computer skills (Microsoft Office Environment) and the ability to complete the necessary reports.
  • Work schedule will vary on project needs. Work shifts may include graveyard hours for coverage of night events at different venues.

Education/Experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required; AA and/or Bachelor's degree preferred AND at least six (6) months experience working and/or training young people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds OR any combination of experience and education that would achieve the desired outcome, as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.
  • Proficiency in using tools/ safety equipment appropriate for various work projects.

Other Requirements
  • Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.
  • California Class C Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California. Note: if you do not currently possess a California Commercial Class C Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement, you will have 90 days from the effective date of acquiring the position to secure the Passenger Endorsement.
  • Standard multi-media first aid certification. If you do not currently possess a standard multi-media first aid certification, you will have 90 days from the effective date of acquiring this position to secure it.
  • Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)
  • Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment.
  • Reference checks will be conducted. Employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.

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