{"id":59524,"date":"2026-07-02T14:10:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T21:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=59524"},"modified":"2026-07-02T14:10:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T21:10:10","slug":"job-community-wildfire-protection-crew-member-northwest-youth-corps-pendleton-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-community-wildfire-protection-crew-member-northwest-youth-corps-pendleton-or\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Community Wildfire Protection Crew Member,\u00a0Northwest Youth Corps (Pendleton, OR)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<header class=\"job-frame__header\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-sm-4 d-none d-md-block\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__action\"><a class=\"job-frame__saved-job gtag4-save-job\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-listing-community-wildfire-protection-crew-cwpc-member-pendleton-oregon\/5353120540?utm_source=ongage&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=regular#\"><i class=\"far fa-bookmark\"><\/i> <span class=\"ml-1\">Save Job<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__header__info\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"company\">Northwest Youth Corps<\/p>\n<p class=\"location\">Pendleton, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/oregon\">Oregon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"social-share\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"gtag-job-frame__wrapper\" class=\"job-frame__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__content test_job_content\">\n<div class=\"job-frame__description\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Job Type<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/job-type\/americorps-jobs\">AmeriCorps<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Salary<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Total living stipend of $9,000 and AmeriCorps award of $1,956.35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Benefits<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\">Training and Professional Development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-meta-label\">Min. Experience<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-meta-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/experience\/entry\">0 &#8211; 1 year<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__description_content\">\n<p><strong>LOCATION(S):<\/strong>\u202fServe in communities across Eastern Oregon&nbsp;while working&nbsp;<strong>in a camping-based 10-days-on\/4-days-off format.<\/strong>&nbsp;Mandatory\u202finitial\u202ftraining in Eugene, OR,\u202fwith travel provided\u202ffrom Eastern Oregon.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Eastern Oregon candidates strongly preferred. Meetup point&nbsp;for the crew&nbsp;located&nbsp;in Pendleton, OR.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BENEFITS OVERVIEW:<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A total living stipend of $9,000 (before taxes) will be&nbsp;prorated&nbsp;and distributed\u202fmonthly.\u202f Meals and camping accommodations during workdays are included.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>A 450-hour AmeriCorps term earning a $1,956.35 education award will be earned at the end of a successfully completed service term.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PROGRAM DATES:\u202f<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Service term:&nbsp;September 22nd-&nbsp;December 18th, 2026\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Member training:&nbsp;September 22nd-September 25th, 2026. Transportation to training sites will be provided from Pendleton, OR.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Members will be expected to camp as a crew 24\/7 with cycles of\u202f10 days\u202fon and 4 days off throughout the session in Eastern OR.&nbsp;Meetup&nbsp;point for the crew&nbsp;is&nbsp;Pendleton, OR.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>POSITION SUMMARY<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Community Wildfire Protection Crew Members create fire-resilient communities and reduce fire risk in high-priority areas while\u202fproviding\u202fworkforce development and career-building opportunities to program participants.<\/em><\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This highly structured immersive program integrates team-based work projects, education, and on-site vocational training into an experience that prioritizes personal development and Wildfire\u202ffuels\u202freduction\u202fwork skills.\u202fParticipants work on physically demanding\u202ffuels\u202freduction projects in all kinds of weather and terrain, creating defensible space around critical infrastructure and homes.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We focus intentionally on the concept of community building within our crews, which means we focus on being present with one another and CWPC Crew members do not use cell phones or headphones during work hours (we intentionally &#8220;unplug&#8221;).\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Participants engage in many group activities each day to help the crew function, including tool maintenance, daily debriefs, formal educational sessions and more.\u202f<\/li>\n<li>Participants are actively mentored and empowered by their Crew Leader and expected to take on increasing leadership roles within the crew, including acting as a &#8220;leader of the day\/week&#8221; by the end of the program.\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Training\/Professional Development may cover<\/strong>: Intro to home ignition zone, USDA Chainsaw Operation and Maintenance, Brush Cutter Operation, Power Pole Saw Operation,\u202fWood Chipper\u202fOperation, Driver training and Trailer Use, Conservation Tool Use and Maintenance, Defensible Space Training, Work Site Analysis, Conservation Education, Risk Management and Safety Procedures, and more.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Introductory Wildland Firefighter courses may also be completed during the session: IS-100, IS-700, S-130, S-190, L-180. By completing the above course requirements, you will be eligible to complete a\u202fpack\u202ftest (i.e.\u202fRed Card). Having your &#8220;Red Card&#8221; will qualify you&nbsp;for employment&nbsp;as a Wildland Firefighter (NWCG Firefighter 2).\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>POSITION DETAILS<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safety is the number one priority in everything we do, including work, education, and recreation.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Work Project Participation: CWPC members will be part of a crew with up to 5 Crew members, led by one Crew Leader. Crew members\u202fare responsible for\u202fthe completion of assigned projects under the direction of their Crew Leader.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Development and Education: Crew members\u202fparticipate\u202fin informal and formal educational discussions.&nbsp;Each member will create a Participant Success Plan&nbsp;to foster self-improvement and reflection throughout the program.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position Qualifications and Certifications<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>19-26 years old (age at enrollment)\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Desire to learn and grow\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Positive mental attitude, excellent judgment, and commitment to success\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Ability to listen, give and\u202ftake\u202ffeedback\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Current First Aid\/CPR certification, or ability to obtain certification before their participation\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to making a positive impact\u202fin\u202fthe lives of other crew members and the community\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>High School Diploma or GED\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>US citizenship or permanent residency\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Acceptable criminal history background check\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Past outdoor work experience preferred\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>While no experience with these is\u202frequired, you should be physically and mentally prepared to:\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Hike several miles and be on foot for\u202f8 hours per day\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Camp in tents\u202fcontinuously without modern conveniences\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Follow safety protocols\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Build community with people\u202fvery different\u202ffrom you\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Physical Demands\/Work Environment<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical Condition: Applicants in good physical condition, capable of working long hours on strenuous, labor-intensive projects are preferred as NYC\u2019s work projects often require heavy lifting, constant bending, digging, and long hikes to and from the worksite.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Work Environment: temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person&#8217;s working conditions while performing the position.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Applicants must be prepared to spend\u202fmost of\u202fthe time with the crew as the\u202fcrews\u202fare expected to remain\u202ftogether\u202fweekends\/non-working hours.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Northwest Youth Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply test_job_how_to_apply\"><br>\n<div id=\"how-to-apply-content-276532\" class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__content\">\n<p><strong>TO APPLY:<\/strong> Please\u202fsubmit\u202fan application\u202fon our website (<a href=\"https:\/\/nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com\/jobs\/1263924\">https:\/\/nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com\/jobs\/1263924<\/a>) under &#8220;Apply Now&#8221;, which will ask for a resume and short questionnaire, and will send you a confirmation email. For questions, please contact Khalil Caffrey, Member Services Coordinator:\u202f<a href=\"mailto:khalilc@nwyouthcorps.org\">khalilc@nwyouthcorps.org<\/a>.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"job-frame__how-to-apply__description\">When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"job-frame__meta\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\" width=\"100\">Category<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/category\/forestry-jobs\">Forestry<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__label\">Tags<\/td>\n<td class=\"job-frame__meta__value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/tag\/conservation-corps-jobs\">Conservation Corps <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservationjobboard.com\/tag\/wildland-firefighter-jobs\">Wildland Firefighter<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11259,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,208],"tags":[4,2185,901,292,32,33,7,13,9,7084],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59524"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11259"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59524"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59524\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59635,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59524\/revisions\/59635"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59524"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59524"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59524"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}