Summer Youth
Employment Program
This program is for lowincome and at-risk youth ages 14-21 from Dakota, Washington and Hennepin Counties (not Minneapolis) and provides an opportunity for many young people to have their "first job." This is a 9-week, part-time (average 20 hours per week) program that pays $7.25 per hour and is perfect for youth who plan to return to school in the fall. Most jobs are outdoors with the Youth Conservation Corps and involve building environmental improvement projects like retaining walls and staircases, and doing landscape projects like erosion control and trail maintenance. There are also limited individual placement opportunities in Dakota County with local businesses and other organizations for positions that include administrative, retail, customer service, and janitorial work.
Please note
that this program does not serve youth from Minneapolis, Saint Paul or Ramsey
County. If you live in Minneapolis you must apply through the STEP-UP program. We
will not work in Saint Paul this year, but if you are seeking a job there,
please see the Youth Job Corps website.
Applications are available on our website, and as in past years, program participants
are chosen through a lottery system. The program is NOT first come, first
served so as long as you complete an
application and submit it (online or by mail) by March 21 and meet the
eligibility requirements for the program, your application will be considered.
This is a popular program and we do not have enough positions for all youth who
will apply, so there is no guarantee that you will get a job with Tree Trust.
Young Adult Conservation Corps
This program is for low income and at risk young people ages 18-21. It is an opportunity to gain real life work experience in a supportive setting. This program is more intensive than the Summer Youth Employment Program. It is 39 hours per week for 12 weeks on an entry-level crew. Successful participants have the opportunity to continue for another three months on the advanced crew, and following that for three more months as an intern. These promotions are merit-based and not all participants will continue beyond the entry-level stage.
There is a 3-month cohort that begins on March 11, and another that will begin in June. If you're not returning to school next fall, this program is a better fit for you than the Summer program since you have the opportunity to advance to the next level in the fall and continue your job with Tree Trust. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please view the learn more and fill out an application. Employment is not guaranteed.
Crew Leader for
the Summer Youth Employment Program
If you enjoy
working in the outdoors and have a passion for youth development, consider
applying to be a crew leader with the Summer Youth Employment Program this
year. You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED and
two years of work experience. Learn more about the requirements of the
job here and apply if it looks like a good fit for you.
