Overview
Mile High Youth Corps (MHYC) is a nonprofit organization that helps young adults build skills, education, and career pathways through meaningful service opportunities. MHYC Corpsmembers support communities across Colorado through programs focused on construction, conservation, and workforce development. The Sustainable Trades Pathways (STP) program at MHYC is a 20-week pre-apprenticeship opportunity designed to prepare young adults for careers in sustainable trades.
The STP Crew Leader will serve as a peer leader and mentor while participating fully in STP training, certifications, and service projects. The crew leader helps facilitate service-learning activities, supports team development and accountability, and serves alongside staff to create a positive and successful experience for Corpsmembers. The STP Crew Leader will serve Metro Denver residents through hands-on projects, including installing efficiency upgrades in homes using MHYC vehicles and materials. Daily tasks for the Crew Leader can include: organizing fleet operations, facilitating reflection and service-learning activities, assisting with service data collection, and collaborating with program staff to contribute to positive outcomes for all STP Corpsmembers. Crew Leaders will participate in classroom, online, and hands-on training connected to career pathways in sustainable trades. This is an AmeriCorps funded position.
This position reports to Field Coordinator: Sustainable Trades Pathway
Service location: 1801 Federal Blvd. Denver, CO 80204 and travel to service sites as needed using MHYC vehicles.
*Denver Residents are strongly encouraged to apply*
Timeline: This is a temporary, 20-week (675-hour term), position. June 24– November 10, 2026.
Bi-weekly Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30a-4:00p; Some Fridays off (approx. 72 hours over two-weeks). Service schedules are subject to change based on project needs, training activities, holidays, weather, and AmeriCorps requirements.
Occasional evening and weekend service may be required with advance notice.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate daily safety circles, goal setting activities, and project debrief.
Support Corpsmembers in service planning and operations: material organization and maintenance, vehicle management, quality assurance, and data entry.
Serve as a point of support for technical issues: troubleshoot production issues in the field, communicate effectively with the STP Field Coordinator for customer service claims.
Assist with on-site coordination of multi-family projects: support project workflow, coordinate data collection, communication of team needs, on-site problem identification and resoultions.
Support warranty service alongside the Field Coordinator.
Install in-home energy and water saving measures (low-flow toilets, kitchen aerators, bathroom aerators, programmable thermostats, and LED lightbulbs) and educate the community about the importance of energy and water conservation.
Qualifications:
English proficiency.
Capable of participating in physical labor including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 lbs., able to conduct repetitive hand and arm motions.
Desire and ability to engage with people from different backgrounds and demographics.
Demonstrate commitment to serving with your team, communication and problem solving.
Capable of spending full days in trainings (on-line and in person).
Required Skills:
Must be between the ages of 21-24.
Must have a high school diploma or GED OR agree to obtain a high school diploma or GED before utilizing the education award
Must be eligible for enrollment in AmeriCorps as a US Citizen, National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
This program requires Crew Leaders to be program drivers. Driver eligibility requirements: minimum 21 years old, valid driver’s license, and insurable DMV record.
Pre-service National Service Criminal History Check required (NSOPW, State, and FBI).
Preferred Skills:
Bi-lingual and Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Preferred: one term of previous service as a Corpsmember with MHYC.
About Mile High Youth Corps
Mile High Youth Corps helps youth make a difference in themselves and in their communities through meaningful service opportunities and educational experiences.
