Youth Crew Leader - Outdoor Projects
Tree TrustSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Posted December 31, 2025
42000 - 42000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Tree Trust is a nonprofit organization that blends workforce development with environmental stewardship to create sustainable, green careers and healthier communities. Its core initiatives—Pathways to Careers, Planting Trees, and Partnership—equip individuals with skills for skilled trades and green jobs, expand urban forests through large‑scale tree planting, and foster collaborative relationships with community partners. By integrating employment training, urban forestry, and youth engagement, Tree Trust uniquely positions itself as a catalyst for both economic opportunity and ecological resilience. The organization’s inclusive, community‑centric culture attracts job seekers who value meaningful work, skill acquisition, and a commitment to a healthier planet.
Job Description
Tree Trust's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a great experience to build your resume in leadership, youth work, and the green industry as you make a difference in the lives of young people and improve your community!
Requirements
- Ability to successfully listen, give feedback and motivate youth and young adults
- Excellent judgment, risk management skills, and calm decision-making ability in challenging situations
- Be at least 19, have a valid driver’s license, have three years driving experience, and have a clear driving record in order to meet the insurance requirements for driving a Tree Trust vehicle
- Be able and willing to travel daily within the metro area in a Tree Trust vehicle provided
- Be able and willing to transport up to 8 participants between pickup locations in a company vehicle
- Be able to pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check
- Be available June 1st - August 14, 2025
- Be able and willing to work Monday – Friday, 8 hours per day
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
