The CBYCC is a partnership effort between the Clearwater Economic Development Association, USDA Forest Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Idaho Firewise,  Latah County, Latah Soil and Water Conservation District, Nez Perce Tribe, and other local industries, communities, and organizations.

Crew opportunities for the 2025 field season are planned in the areas of Kamiah, Kooskia, Orofino, Grangeville, Pierce, and the Palouse region. Position availability and locations are subject to change based on funding opportunities. Each crew consists of a 5-person team of youth ages 16-18 and 1 adult crew leader.

Each field crew will work on a variety of projects including those that focus on silviculture, wildlife and fisheries, facilities maintenance, recreation, fuels reduction, trail development, weed management, stream restoration, and protection of heritage and other high conservation value sites as well as exposure community volunteerism. The intent is that work projects provide a valuable experience for the crew, but also accomplish a productive task for the sponsoring partner. Participants also have an opportunity to discover the various land management agencies and both for-profit and non-profit organizations operating right in their backyard.

The CBYCC provides all training, personal protective gear, basic tools, and transportation for the crews as well as all supervision and management.

Position Summary: The Clearwater Basin Youth Conservation Corps (CBYCC) is seeking motivated individuals aged 16–18 to join our 2025 summer program as Crew Members. This paid opportunity allows local youth to experience the outdoors in a workplace setting, providing a fun learning environment and exposure to traditional skills. Crew Members will work on a variety of natural resource projects, including silviculture, wildlife and fisheries management, facilities maintenance, recreation, fuels reduction, trail development, weed management, stream restoration, and the protection of heritage and other high conservation value sites. Participants will also engage in community volunteerism, working alongside program and technical specialists on projects that restore aquatic and terrestrial habitats and promote healthy rural communities.

Project Location: Grangeville, Kamiah, Kooskia, Orofino, Pierce, and the Palouse region

Compensation and Work Schedule: Crew Members are paid $15 per hour and work 40 hours per week. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 2025 crew member season is planned for June 16th through August 7th.

Requirements: Must be between 16 and 18 years old by the first day of employment. Must be able to work long hours in an outdoor environment on a variety of natural resource-based field projects. Must be able to commit to the majority of the season schedule.

Position Summary: Primary and back-up crew leaders for all Clearwater Basin Youth Conservation Corps (CBYCC) crews. The mission of the CBYCC is to expose youth to natural resource career opportunities and facilitate development of practical problem-solving skills while participants work alongside program and technical specialists on projects that restore aquatic and terrestrial habitat and promote healthy rural communities. The CBYCC offers local youth an opportunity to experience the outdoors in a paid work-place setting while also providing a fun learning environment and exposure to traditional skills.

Project Location: Primary or back-up Crew leader positions are available in each of the following crew locations: Grangeville, Kooskia, Orofino, Pierce, and the Palouse region.

Compensation and Work Schedule: Primary Crew Lead positions are at least 40 hours per week during the field season with additional paid training and some pre- and post-season organizational work. Back-up Crew Leads will be expected to attend pre-season training (paid) and be available as needed to fill in when the Primary Crew Lead is unavailable (paid hourly when working). The pay rate for this position starts at $20 per hour, depending on experience.

Openings for 4 crew leads based in Grangeville, Kooskia, Orofino, and the Palouse region. To apply, submit cover letter, resume and three references by 5:00 pm, April 10, 2025 to [email protected]

Trail Crew in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Two available positions.

Hiring for the Wilderness Trail Crew is handled separately from the Youth Crew Members due to the specialized requirements of the position. 

Applicants must be no younger or older than 18.  Crew responsible for own housing and transportation.

In this job you will spend your summer out in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness working with the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests’ Wilderness Trail Crew. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to earn while you learn and be part of a team working to enhance and protect our Wilderness and natural resources. Crews will be based out of the Fenn Ranger Station on the Selway River.

The Clearwater Basin Youth Conservation Corps (CBYCC) is now accepting applications for our 8-week, paid summer work program. As a CBYCC Wilderness Trail Crew member, you will work on a crew with 4-5 others to gain skills and knowledge that will prepare you for a career in natural resources.

Please submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should answer the following questions. Please limit response to no more than two pages:

• Why do you want to be a member of the CBYCC Wilderness Trail Crew?
• What experience do you have that will assist you in being a successful member of the Wilderness Trail Crew?
• Working on a Wilderness Trail Crew requires being able to go for long periods of time without a lot of human interaction in very remote places. Explain how you feel you will besuited to this type of situation.
• Safety is imperative to consider in the backcountry. What will you do to ensure the safety of yourself and others while working and living with the Wilderness Trail Crew?

Applications for the Wilderness Trail Crew will be opening soon, please check back!