Seasonal Employment Chart

National Crew Leader

Community Crew Leader

Project Leader

Duration of Employment

2-8 weeks

2-8 weeks

6-12 months

Age of members you will supervise

High School Students
(15-18 yrs old)

High School Students
( 15-18 yrs old)

Adults
(18-30 yrs old)

Leader to Member Size Ratio

2 staff leaders:

6 or 8 members

2 staff leaders:

10 or 12 members

1 staff leader:

3-6 members

Typical Projects

Trail Maintenance and construction

Construction of bridges and shelters

Repair walls and stone steps

Improve and conserve wildlife habitats

Invasive plant removal

Conservation service projects in urban parks

Invasive plant removal

Revegetation in areas of overuse

Wild Land Fire Education & Monitoring

Native Plant Propagation

Wilderness Restoration

Environmental Education &
Community Sustainability

Trail Construction

Project Locations

National Parks, State Parks, National Forests, & Rangelands; throughout the U.S.

Urban Parks in Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, Houston, Dallas, Stamford, Detroit, Newark, Oakland, Clinton, NJ, Milwaukee, Seattle, Boston & Baltimore

National Parks, State Parks, Forests, Rangelands, Deserts, and Tribal lands; throughout the U.S.

Minimum Requirements

21 years old
Valid Driver's License; Must Pass Criminal/Driving Background Check
Must Pass Medical Screening; Be in Good Physical Condition

Required Experience

Strong interest & experience teaching, mentoring, and/or working with youth or specifically urban youth;

Ability to maintain safe, productive, & enjoyable work environment;

Relevant experience living, working, & playing outdoors;

Workskills experience desired.

2-4 yrs experience safely supervising young adults in an outdoor setting

Previous field work experience relative to the position that you are applying for.

Relevant outdoor experience

Required Certifications

Wilderness First Aid/CPR
& Wilderness First Responder/CPR

Basic First Aid

Frontcountry Teams
Wilderness First Aid/CPR

Backcountry Teams
Wilderness First Responder/CPR