Youth Expedition Crew Leader

Gain professional job skills, become an effective leader, and mentor the next generation of land stewards!  

Montana Conservation Corps believes that through conservation service work and authentic connection, you can sharpen your ability to create change and join the next generation of leaders for a better world. At MCC, we focus on the growth of our participants, positively impacting our climate and environment, and transferable job skills.  

What you will do: 

Expedition Leaders support and supervise Montana high school youth in the successful completion of natural resource and community service projects, provide on-site management of a youth crew, implement curriculum and actively facilitate crew dynamics to ensure a high level of crew community and safety.   Expedition Leaders will work with a co-leader to oversee 4-6 youth participants on overnight service projects. These projects range in 3-11 days in length with one week of local community-based projects. Youth participants are Montana residents ages 14-18 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds. Each expedition will be with a different roster of youth participants.  Expedition Leaders and their crews will camp for the full duration of the session, oftentimes in remote locations on varied terrain and in all weather conditions. Camping accommodations are typically tent camping in sites that you’re able to drive up to. Work may include building or maintaining trails, building fences, and habitat restoration, among many other types of conservation projects. Learn more about what your day looks like and the variety of project work! 

Who we are looking for: 

We often see applicants who don’t realize they are qualified to take on a leadership role here at MCC, especially those coming from marginalized communities. MCC is a developmental program and it is our job to teach, train, and develop leadership competencies in our participants. We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. We encourage anyone to apply who has an interest in conservation and bettering themselves for the future.  

What Qualities Make a Successful Youth Crew Leader at MCC: 

• A passion for service, the environment, and conservation

• A positive mental attitude and seeing others with positive regard 

• Experience and interest working with youth

• Adaptability and flexibility

• A commitment to serving the whole term

• A growth mindset - coming willing to learn, grow, and challenge yourself

• A commitment to motivating others and their success

• A desire to hone your personal leadership style  

• A passion for working with youth and the outdoors

Location: Bozeman or Kalispell, MT 

Program Dates: 5/12/2025 - 8/15/2025

Living Allowance: $1,360 biweekly before taxes are taken out 

AmeriCorps Education Award: $2,817.14 upon completion of the program 

Member Assistance Program: Free 24/7 access to confidential behavioral health counseling, financial assistance, medical/legal advocacy, and more! 

Public Lands Service Corps Hiring Preference: Members serving with federal land management agencies may be eligible to receive hiring preference for future federal job placement 

Supportive coaching staff invested in your success. 

Community Spaces:  We offer community spaces to build community, connection, and support during the season. The groups meet regularly and are open to all participants who identify within the respective community.

Food Per Diem while on Projects 

Access to Pro Deals 

Housing options may be available in specific regions; talk with a Program Manager to learn more!!  

APPLY/FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION HERE! 

Learn more about Youth Crews at MCC here! 

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Why Join MCC  

Find Community @ MCC 

Youth Expeditions @ MCC 

Programmatic Duties: 

• Oversee implementation of all elements of the youth program, including mentoring youth participants, facilitating educational lessons, fostering healthy crew culture and leading technical and field skills. 

• Provide guidance and support to youth members during day work projects and overnight camping experiences. 

• Hold youth participants accountable to MCC policies and code of conduct. Communicate disciplinary needs to staff as needed. 

• Communicate and organize work in conjunction with the partner/technical advisor and assure project completion.

• Ensure safety as the top priority during all MCC activities and projects and promote a culture of care and safety.

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with regional staff, members, project technical advisors, youth, and volunteers. 

• Promote a positive public image for the MCC by wearing the MCC uniform and acting in a professional and respectful manner at all times while representing MCC 

MCC is committed to being welcoming to all and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We are working to reduce barriers to participating in our programs. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service.