Due to the continued state and national pandemic emergency, all Ecology Youth Corps 2021 summer litter crew operations for teens 14-17 are canceled. We look forward to receiving applications next year. The next application period will open Feb. 1, 2022.
Ecology hires teens (14-17 years old) to serve on summer youth crews. Crewmembers receive $13.69 per hour and work 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Depending on the region, crews may participate in several environmental education activities and field trips.
Crewmembers do not receive medical benefits, paid holiday, sick, or vacation time. Crewmembers are responsible for daily transportation to and from the crew meeting location. The supervisor transports the crew to and from this meeting point.
Youth crewmember requirements:
- 14 – 17 years old
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Social Security card and photo identification
- Submit one complete application and two teacher references
- Meet the conditions and requirements of the job
- Work every day the entire session with no unexcused absences. (Camp or a family vacation is not an acceptable excuse.)
If hired, you must:
- Work outdoors all day doing physical labor.
- Wear furnished EYC t-shirt and safety gear.
- Provide your own hard-soled, leather type, over-the-ankle work boots.
- Ride long distances.
- Bend over frequently while working.
- Walk 3-10 miles a day.
- Work in all weather conditions.
- Work alongside fast moving traffic.
- Be exposed to noise, fumes, road dust, etc.
- Work where you may encounter bugs, spiders, mice, snakes, etc.
- Gather and carry bags of trash all day.
- Work safely, avoiding horseplay and other behavior that could be dangerous.
- Work around pollen, dust, scotch broom, and other substances that can cause allergic reactions.
- Recycle as much as possible.
- Pick up all kinds of litter, including discarded diapers.
- Behave professionally at all times.
Safety
Safety is our number one priority. All EYC employees receive extensive safety training.
- Supervisors receive extensive training in first aid and CPR, hazardous materials recognition, highway safety procedures, defensive driving, and emergency preparedness.
- Crews are trained in safety procedures before and during their time on the road. Their first day on the job is an all-day safety and team training. Routine safety meetings are held throughout the season.
- Regional supervisors regularly visit each crew to ensure they are operating safely.
EYC hires adult litter crews to work March through November. Adult crew members receive $16.69 per hour and work 38 – 40 hours per week Monday – Thursday.
Adult crew member requirements:
- 18 years old to apply.
- Have a social security card and photo identification.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Demonstrate good safety awareness.
- Willing to work outside all day doing physical labor, sometimes in uncomfortable weather conditions.
- If hired, you must:
- Work outdoors all day doing physical labor.
- Wear furnished EYC T-shirt and safety gear.
- Provide your own hard-soled, leather type, over-the-ankle work boots.
- Ride long distances.
- Bend over frequently while working.
- Walk 3-10 miles a day.
- Work in hot sun, rain, wind, and cold, etc.
- Work alongside fast moving traffic.
- Be exposed to noise, fumes, road dust, etc.
- Work where you may encounter bugs, spiders, mice, snakes, etc.
- Gather and carry bags of trash all day.
- Work safely, avoiding horseplay and other behavior that could be dangerous.
- Work around pollen, dust, scotch broom, and other substances that can cause allergic reactions.
- Recycle as much as possible.
- Pick up all kinds of litter, including discarded diapers.
- Behave professionally at all times.
Adult Crew Supervisors work 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday. Salary range is $3,067 to $3,535 per month. All Supervisor positions are temporary and/or seasonal. Supervisors undergo extensive training during a week-long orientation and safety program. They learn first aid and CPR, hazardous material recognition, highway safety procedures, defensive driving, and emergency preparedness.
The Ecology Youth Corps operates both youth and adult crews.
- Youth Crew Supervisors work with 14-17 year olds on the shoulders of public roadways during our summer program.
- Adult Crew Supervisors work in the spring and fall with adults on medians and shoulders of freeways, and in the summer with teens.
Minimum qualifications:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- Two years of supervisory or lead experience working with youth.
- Two years of college-level course work in social sciences, education, resource conservation or related field will substitute, year for year, for required experience.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Clean criminal history background check.
- Stong communication skills and enjoy working with youth.
Supervisor duties:
- Supervise up to seven EYC members as young as 14 years old.
- Transport crew in assigned crew vehicle and operates it in a responsible manner.
- Assume responsibility for the health, safety, well-being, morale, productivity, and discipline of the crew by adhering to EYC procedures and guidelines.
- Coordinate litter pick-up along roadsides, center medians, and in urban settings that could be potentially dangerous due to traffic and other hazards.
- Train crew members in safety and emergency procedures, cell phone use, vehicle care and maintenance, recycling, and litter pick-up efficiency.
- Conduct interviews, assists in crew hiring process, and new employee/parent information meetings.
- Completes all reporting and payroll paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely fashion.
- Maintains good order and cleanliness in the crew vehicle with the crew's help.
- Motivate and increase the efficiency of the crew and evaluate crew performance.
- Make regular verbal and written reports on crew output and time accounting.
- Coordinate with the Department of Transportation (DOT) in areas cleaned, bag placement, and mowing schedules.
- Identifiy hazards and follow safety procedures in removing them from roadways.
- Lead crew on environmental tours, projects,and environmental education.
- Assist program staff in the development and/or implementation of specific projects and activities designed to increase public awareness, reduce litter, and promote recycling.