TeamWorks Crew Leaders

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Why Work With Us?

  • Lincoln Hills TeamWorks isn’t just a summer program, it’s an opportunity for youth to build meaningful connections with their community and the natural world. TeamWorks is a conservation-based youth employment program that brings together young people (ages 16–20) from both urban and rural areas to work side by side on crews.
  • Each crew includes 2 adult Crew Leaders, up to 2 Junior Crew Leaders, and 10 Crew Members. One of the most unique aspects of TeamWorks is our urban/rural model: half of each crew comes from rural mountain towns, while the other half is from the Denver Metro Area.

Here’s how it works:

  • Rural crew members meet in the morning at locations in Nederland, Gilpin, Boulder, Idaho Springs, Bailey, or Conifer.
  • Urban crew members meet at Aurora Central High School, Bear Creek High School, or Central Park Station.
  • Each half then drives together to the project site, where the crew works as a full team for the day.

TeamWorks fosters a fun, supportive work environment, and many participants return year after year. Youth build strong relationships with their peers, crew leaders, partner agencies, and the lands they help conserve.

Work schedule and projects:

  • Crews work 10 hours a day, Monday–Thursday, on a variety of conservation projects, including trail building and maintenance, fire mitigation, watershed restoration, and noxious weed removal.
  • Participants return home each night, except for a 4-day, 3-night campout once during the season—a chance to strengthen crew bonds and experience healthy risk-taking.
  • Crew leaders enjoy three-day weekends, perfect for exploring the stunning Rocky Mountains, easily accessible from all work locations.
Crew Leader Job Description

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“This job is a great example of environmental work that is more than just fixing the environment. There are aspects of environmental justice, community building, youth development and real-world skill development all in one program for the crews and their leaders.” – Libby Bornhorst 2024

Minimum Qualifications:

  • At least 21 years old
  • Must possess and maintain a current and valid Driver’s License
  • Must attend paid 12-day Crew Leader training, spread over three weeks
  • Available to work for the whole season without any conflicting commitments (May 11th – August 6th)
  • Willingness to submit to a driving record and background check
  • Ability to drive a 12- or 15-passenger van in both urban and rural environments
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a co-leader
  • Exceptional and inclusive organizational, leadership, and communication skills
  • High capacity for communication and feedback
  • Excitement for working with diverse groups of youth and young people
  • Interest in using the group’s experiences and challenges to foster learning among crew members

Crew Leader Responsibilities

  • Partner with local land management agencies and non-profits to lead crew in completing projects such as: fire mitigation, trail building and maintenance, watershed restoration, noxious weed removal and light construction.
  • Collaborate with a co-leader to train, mentor, and work alongside a crew of 12 crew members, supporting individual needs and maintaining group morale.
  • Communicate effectively with crew, project partners and administrative staff.
  • Maintain crew safety and manage risk at the work site.
  • Complete accurate and detailed paperwork.
  • Facilitate a safe and comfortable work environment, where young people can learn and grow.
  • Provide timely feedback and guidance to encourage personal growth among crew members.
  • Ensure that youth are learning about and demonstrating the TeamWorks Core Tenets throughout the season.
  • Create positive and professional working relationships with partners, and ensure projects are completed to meet expectations.
  • Know and uphold TEENS, Inc. policies in the field. 

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

  • Pay ranging from $21 – $26 per hour, depending on experience
  • Access to a variety of Pro-deals
  • Three day weekends!
  • The opportunity to work with a diverse group of local youth
  • Paid professional and technical skills training
  • Being a part of a supportive and fun community
  • Worker’s compensation coverage

Crew Leaders will meet their crew at one of the following pickup locations during the season, and are expected to live within 30 minutes of their assigned location.