Jobs
Are you a high school student who is passionate about conservation? Do you like working as part of a team to get things done? Do you just love being outdoors?
Join an SCA camping or commuting crew and plug yourself into SCA’s nationwide network of young conservationists. SCA offers a range of programs for youth ages 15-19. Whether you want to serve in your local community or explore public lands across the country, SCA has something for you! Learn more here.
Post-High School
current:
Northwest Youth Corps- Multiple Positions
Northwest Youth Corps has Americorps positions in public lands across the West. Check out all their listings here. Opportunities in Washington include a Treasured Landscape Coordinator in Darrington/ Verlot and Trail Crew Steward in North Cascades National Park.
YMCA Earth Service Corps- Program Instructor
Program Instructors will develop youth leaders through the implementation of school-based clubs that provide opportunities for environmental education, leadership development, service-learning, and cross-cultural awareness which instill confidence, build character, and support youth in reaching their fullest potential. This is an Americorps position. Find out more here.
UW Botanic Gardens, Trees for Neighborhoods- Summer Crew Member
Summer crew members conduct a field evaluation of selected street trees planted through the Trees for Neighborhoods program, driving a UW vehicle to sites. This is a part-time summer seasonal. Find out more information here.
Tilth Alliance- Multiple Positions
Seattle Tilth Alliance is hiring a Natural Yard Care Education Coordinator and an Environmental Stewardship Coordinator. Find out more information about both positions here.
REI- Local Experiences Instructors
REI is currently hiring Instructors/Guides for our Outdoor Programs. In this role, you will provide the gear and instruction to REI members and customers for activities which include: Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Stand-Up Paddle boarding, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Natural History, Outdoor Photography, Navigation Outings for both Map & Compass and GPS and more. Learn more here.
Check out this climate-focused job board! Climatebase connects people with employment and volunteer opportunities at organizations working to solve the climate crisis. Constantly updated with more opportunities! Check it out here.
Ongoing:
Bellingham Community Boating Center
Volunteer Opportunities
Regional
Washington Department of Ecology
Skagit County, Washington
Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group:
King County, Washington
King County Parks & Recreation
WHATCOM COUNTY (Washington)
Whatcom County Parks & Recreation
Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
Northwest Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
Clatsop County (Oregon)
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
If you would like to add an opportunity to this page, please email youth@ncascades.org.