Eagle County Youth Corps

Introducing the Eagle County Youth Corps – Now Recruiting for Summer 2025!

In partnership with the USFS and Eagle County Open Space, the VVMTA and Walking Mountains are excited to launch the Eagle County Youth Corps (ECYC).

This is more than just a summer job; it’s a chance for high school students ages 16 to 18 to make a lasting impact on the lands they love. ECYC crew members will be on the front lines of trail maintenance, ecological restoration, and environmental stewardship projects across Eagle County. Along the way, they’ll gain hands-on experience, explore career pathways in outdoor recreation, environmental education, and natural resource management, and grow as confident leaders in the great outdoors.

With two two-week sessions to choose from in June or July 2025, participants will earn $18/hour while working hard, learning fast, and exploring the mountains in a whole new way. Transportation, training, and gear support are provided, making this a perfect opportunity for youth ready to get outside, get involved, and get inspired. Whether you’re passionate about nature, interested in sustainability, or just looking to challenge yourself in a meaningful way – the Eagle County Youth Corps is calling. Will you answer?

Interested Youth

Position Overview:

The VVMTA and Walking Mountains (WM) are excited to offer paid summer positions on the Eagle County Youth Corps (ECYC) to local high school young adults. Crew members working on the ECYC will work on environmental restoration and stewardship projects on public lands across Eagle County. Crew members will learn about the environmental impacts of the projects they are completing, safe tool use, land and trails etiquette, and ecology-based lessons. Crew members will also meet and learn about career opportunities within a variety of land management agencies. This internship demands a strong work ethic to be successful in this fast paced and dynamic work environment. ECYC crews are comprised of six to eight crew members and adult leaders from VVMTA and WM.

Dates:

Two (2) crew sessions are available. Each session will serve for two (2) work weeks. Work weeks are 40 hours each, Monday through Thursday from 7am to 5pm.

Session 1: June 16-27, 2025
Session 2: July 14-25, 2025 or July 21-August 1, 2025

Compensation:

$18/hr
Each session is 80 hours of work

Full Job Description:

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Session 1: June 16-27, 2025
Session 2: July 14-25, 2025
Or Session 2: July 21-August 1, 2025

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Working outside, being on the trail, caring for our public lands, etc.

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