- Wages/Pay
- $975.00 - $1,040.00 / week
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- Job Starts: May 04, 2026
LOCATION: Based in Eugene, OR, but will require travel to remote training and project locations throughout the season, which will include travel to projects in ID and WA as needed. DATES: Training: 5/4/26-5/12/26 Session: 5/12/26-8/29/26
COMPENSATION: Training rate: $700/week. Session rate: $975 per week; $1007.50/week returner OR current WFR or WEMT certification; $1040/week returner AND WFR/WEMT; transportation, campsites, and meals provided.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Woods Boss will spend the duration of their time with NYC travelling to crews throughout the Pacific Northwest providing both personal and technical support. This includes but is not limited to ensuring projects are up to our partner and NYC specifications and NYC standards, camps are to NYC standards; that they are clean, safe, and follow organizational protocol; and that seasonal staff presents a rich educational program. This position will also include giving project specific technical support to crews which may include, trail maintenance and construction, fence maintenance and construction, invasive species removal, and fuels reduction. A Woods Boss will manage weekends, recreational trips, and be responsible for resupplying some crew food, tools and equipment.
Someone in this position should enjoy using the outdoors as a platform for personal growth and professional skills development. A Woods boss should remain flexible with work assignments, but unwavering in their dedication to building safe and productive crews.
Strong technical and outdoor skills are desired, however a Wood boss truly requires strong ethics and communication skills, a willingness to face challenges as they arise, and a commitment to providing positive mentorship to leaders and participants.
How to Apply
QUESTIONS/CONTACT: Jeff Olson, Risk Mgmt./Field Training Officer, Jolson@nwyouthcorps.org or Anna McCormick, Field Training Manager, AnnaM@nwyouthcorps.org
Contact Info
- Anna McCormick
- AnnaM@nwyouthcorps.org
- www.nwyouthcorps.org
Northwest Youth Corps
Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) offers a challenging education and job-training experience that helps youth and young adults from diverse backgrounds develop the skills they need to lead full and productive lives. Crews travel across the Northwest, build trails, restore wild places, and much more. Training and camping are provided. If you're interested in the outdoors, come join us.
- Location
- Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
- Season
- Year Round
- Staff size
- 300
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Camping programs: Crews camp together in provided camp sites throughout the session. Community programs: Crews work locally and do not have housing provided. Hitch programs: Hybrid structure, crews camp together in provided camp sites during the workweek (typically 10 days on, 4 days off).
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- Some, ask for details
- Internet access
- Intermittent
