Crew Members

Crew Member Opportunities (ages 14-18)
- Interested in working outside
- Eager to contribute positively to a team
- Attentive and receptive to instruction
- Able to responsibly use tools and follow safety guidelines
Physical Expectations
- Plan to move around a lot during Youth Corps. Days will involve standing, walking, sitting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, using hand tools, communicating, and other related tasks.
- Reasonable accommodations may be provided.
- The program is held outdoors where you may experience cold, heat, humidity, sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, or other natural elements common in Iowa.
Program Details
SPRING 2025
Get out of the house and work outside in parks this spring. This 5-week spring session meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school (4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) and four Saturdays (8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). This crew experience will include an overnight camping trip in Iowa during the session. We provide transportation, equipment, tools, training, and food. For teenagers who want to make a difference in the outdoors.
- Work | 5 weeks - Tuesdays & Thursdays after school + 3 Saturdays
- Dates | March 25th-April 24th 2025 + Overnight camping trip
- Earn | $400 Stipend
- Apply | CLOSED February 28th
SUMMER 2025
Summer session runs 4 weeks meeting Monday through Friday. There are two sessions to apply for in June and again in July. Youth ages 14-18 form daytime summer crews. Teams of 10 teens and 2 adult leaders work on challenging projects that help the community and learn fun outdoor skills each week. Everyone earns a weekly stipend. We provide transportation, equipment, tools, training, and food. For teenagers who want to make a difference in the outdoors
- Work | 4 weeks - Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Dates:
- Session 1: June 6th - July 3rd - APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR JUNE
- Session 2: July 9th - August 6th
- Earn | $200 Stipend per week ($800 total) + 2-night camping trip in a Polk County Park
- Apply | Applications closed for June. July applications close 6/5
FALL 2025
The 8-week fall session meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school (4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m) and four Saturdays (8 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). This crew experience will include an overnight camping trip in Iowa during the session. We provide transportation, equipment, tools, training, and food. For teenagers who want to make a difference in the outdoors.
- Work | 8 weeks - Tuesdays & Thursdays (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm), four Saturdays (8:00 am - 3:00pm) + Overnight camping trip (Saturday & return Sunday)
- Dates | September 2nd - October 23rd
- Earn | $600
- Apply | Applications open June 2025
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Polk County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, genetic information, the presence of disability or any other legally protected status. Persons of color, women, and veterans are encouraged to apply.