Overview
Inspire the next generation of conservation leaders! As a Youth Conservation Crew Leader, you will mentor and supervise 10 youth from diverse backgrounds. Youth are ages 14-19. Crews complete important work in Portland Parks & Recreation natural areas and community gardens. You also will help youth build job and life skills, and earn a paycheck. There are 5 crews of 10 teens each: City Nature East, Community Gardens, No Ivy League, Trees, Trails.
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• Work dates: Approx. June 12 – August 18 (work Monday – Friday / 40 hours per week)
• Hourly rate: $19-24/hour depending on experience
About Portland Parks & Recreation
Portland's parks, public places, natural areas, and recreational opportunities give life and beauty to our city. These essential assets connect people to place, self, and others. Portland's residents treasure and care for this legacy, building on the past to provide for future generations.The mission of Portland Parks & Recreation is to help Portlanders play - providing the safe places, facilities, and programs which promote physical, mental, and social activity. We get people, especially kids, outside, active, and connected to the community. As we do this, there will be an increase in the wellness of our residents and the livability of our city. We accomplish this through:
Establishing, safeguarding and restoring the parks, natural areas, public places, and urban forest of the city, ensuring that these are accessible to all;
Developing and maintaining excellent facilities and places for public recreation and community building;
Providing dynamic recreation programs and services that
