Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader
7 Lakes Alliance
Opening posted: 04/01/2026 | Expires: 05/15/2026
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7 Lakes Alliance, a non-profit organization in the heart of Maine’s Belgrade
Lakes watershed, is seeking energetic Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leaders. 7 Lakes
Alliance’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters of the Belgrade Lakes Region for all.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in completing erosion-control projects in the Belgrade Lakes watershed.
• Complete required paperwork for site tracking.
• Work closely with Field Directors to communicate technical details of projects.
• Install Best Management Practices (BMPs) on properties as designed by the Field Directors.
• Oversee a crew of 3-4 YCC workers installing BMPs.
• Inspect and photograph project sites before and after completion of work.
• Transport equipment, materials, and/or crew members between project sites using a
company vehicle.
• Perform required company vehicle checks daily.
• Communicate with Corps supervisors regularly.
• Attend training events as requested.
• Comply with 7 Lakes Alliance policies regarding safety and conduct.
Qualifications:
• Ability to perform strenuous, outdoor work as part of a team.
• Punctuality and organizational skills.
• Work 8+ hours a day doing physical labor.
• Must be at least 16 years of age with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Comfortable towing and backing trailers.
• Background in engineering, construction, excavation, landscaping, or environmental
sciences preferred.
• Supervisor/leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret instructions and adapt to field conditions based on established objectives.
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise young people in completing projects
• Ability to clearly communicate detailed instructions.
Pay: $18.00 / hour
Job timeframe: Seasonal (10-14 weeks)
Schedule: Approximately 35 hours per week, Mondays through Fridays with occasional Saturdays.
Dates:
• Start early-May 2026 for college students, mid-June for high school students
• End late-August 2026