2026 Virtual Youth Conservation Intern

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In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, MobilizeGreen will offer a Virtual Youth Conservation Program in the Summer of 2026. Participants' daily schedules will blend virtual lessons and environmental curriculum with exploring Green STEM career opportunities, and designated time working on collaborative environmental projects. The Virtual YCP experience is unique and can create memories and friendships that last a lifetime. The program offers participants a paid stipend of $250 per week.

Term:

• 3 weeks; Full-time position (Monday through Friday, Hours depend on time zone)

Program Dates:

• Cohort 1: June 22 - July 10, 2026


• Cohort 2:  July 13 - July 31, 2026


• You will be assigned to one cohort
  
  
  
  • Cohort preference can be stated on the application form
  
  
  
  

Some topics covered in the virtual program are as follows:

• Environmental resilience


• Fire-dependent ecology and management


• Wildfire mapping


• Leave No Trace practices


• Career & Professional Development


• Community Based Environmental Stewardship 


• Time management and self-care


• Leadership training


• Plus opportunities for service learning and self guided hands on projects

Benefits:

• Weekly stipend of $250 for participating


• Receive technical support and equipment assistance


• Develop collaboration and leadership skills


• Work with other high school students from across the country


• Explore and learn to protect natural resources


• Learn about cultural and natural resource management careers


• Possibility of earning service learning hours

Eligibility:

• We encourage all youth to consider applying for YCP positions.


• Must be at least 15 by June 1 of the program year and may not be older than 18 years old before August 31 of the program year


• Must be enrolled in high school or a 2025 graduate


• Must be able to fully commit to program dates and meeting times


• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the assigned work with or without reasonable accommodations


• Have a valid U.S. Social Security number or have applied for a valid Social Security number by start of program


• Must be able to obtain a work permit if needed


• Must be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident

*If you do not meet all of these qualifications, but believe you are a good fit for the position, we highly encourage you to apply anyway. 

For more information on MobilizeGreen go to: www.mobilizegreen.org.