Northwest Youth Corps is recruiting a Tacoma crew to improve urban tree canopy in South Puget Sound neighborhoods the EPA has flagged as underserved. The 480-hour AmeriCorps term runs September 21 to December 18, 2026 on a weekday schedule, roughly 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A crew of five members and one leader plants and maintains trees, reduces wildfire fuels, controls invasive plants and surveys trees, and may train on brush cutters and wood chippers. It pays a $7,680 total stipend in monthly installments plus a $1,956.35 education award. No housing is provided. Applicants should be about 19 to 26, pass a background check and have First Aid/CPR or get it before starting. Apply online through NWYC.
| Pay | $7,680 total stipend + $1,956.35 education award |
|---|---|
| Employment type | Seasonal |
| Season | Sep 21, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Entry level, no experience required |
| Location | Tacoma, Washington |
| Job type | Trail Crew |
| Posted | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Apply by | Oct 28, 2026 |
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