Summer Youth Crew Leader

Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group (MSFEG), a nonprofit based in Seattle, has an exciting full-time, temporary position for someone who is passionate about working with diverse youth to restore salmon habitat. With the help of an assistant crew leader, the position will provide hands-on restoration training to a crew of 8 high school-aged students looking to enter the environmental field. 

Position Title: Youth Crew Leader 

Supervised by: Restoration Project Manager 

Full-time, Temporary: 40 hours per week, 10 weeks: June 30- September 5, 2025 

Pay Rate: $28 per hour. 

Working Conditions: This position includes daily field work Monday-Thursday with occasional off site field trips and ability to work from home on Fridays. A work truck can be available for field work use. 

Work Location: Public Parks in Auburn, Washington.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Erik@midsoundfisheries.org  

Application Deadline: May 15, 2025. Interviews are anticipated the week of May 19th.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 1+ years relevant work experience in environmental restoration.
• Basic knowledge of Western Washington native and invasive plant species.
• Ability to supervise, delegate tasks, and create a positive and engaging work environment for a diverse group of high school-aged youth.
• Ability to provide youth with instructions and feedback on restoration techniques in a thoughtful, patient, and educational manner.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to pass a State background check.
• Ability to stay motivated while working outside four days a week in the summer.
• Ability to create and maintain a culture of safety on the crew.
• Ability to perform physical labor including bending, lifting, hiking, wading in streams, and working safely with tools in most weather conditions, including rain.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience leading an environmental restoration crew.
• 1+ years experience working with and teaching diverse youth in a positive and supportive manner.
• Knowledge of best management practices for ecological restoration of Western Washington riparian ecosystems.
• Knowledge of Pacific salmon species and associated life histories and ecological impacts.
• Extensive knowledge of PNW native and invasive plant species.
• CPR/First Aid Training within the last year

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage the crew’s time throughout the field work day (9am-3pm).
• Teach the youth the necessary skills to properly identify and remove invasive plants at restoration sites.
• Communicate with the crew to ensure punctual daily attendance.
• Complete daily work log to track attendance, restoration progress, monitor native plant health, and ensure all tools are accounted for.
• Ensure all work is performed in a safe and productive manner.
• Provide youth with daily feedback about their skills to help them improve, and more in-depth weekly feedback during one-on-one check-ins.
• Motivate youth to keep them on task.
• Lead and contribute to educational activities in the field.
• Bring drinking water and all necessary tools to work sites each day and return them to a nearby storage unit at the end of day.
• Communicate with the Project manager to ensure projects are completed appropriately.
• Delegate tasks, as appropriate, to Assistant Crew Leader.

Mid Sound is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment; people of color, people with varying abilities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are especially encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family or parental status, or any other statuses protected by law.