TeamWorks Conservation Corp

TeamWorks Conservation Corp

Nederland, CO

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TEENS, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Nederland, Colorado, dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering youth and their families to make healthy choices and thrive. One of our impactful programs, Lincoln Hills TeamWorks (referred to as TeamWorks), is a youth education-based employment initiative designed to connect young individuals with nature and community. TeamWorks brings together a diverse group of youth from both rural and urban areas to collaborate on projects alongside public land managers and non-profit organizations. Learn more about our mission and impact at TeamWorks Colorado.

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Ages Served

16, 17, 18, 19, Post-High School

Opportunity Types

  • Seal of Climate Literacy Project
  • Paid internships
  • Seasonal Jobs
  • Full-time Jobs

You will work

Mostly Outdoors

Work Examples

Crew Member

The Crew Member will be responsible for the following:

  • Complete various on-the-ground conservation projects, including but not limited to trail building and maintenance, invasive species removal, watershed restoration, fire mitigation, and urban farming.
  • Arrive on time and prepared each day with proper clothing, protective gear, water, and food.
  • Participate in all work-related activities, including morning stretch circles, lessons, tool sharpening, and end-of-day debriefs with the crew.
  • Attend one paid education day during the season.
  • Exhibit strong work ethic and collaborate effectively with the entire crew, including Crew Leaders and Junior Crew Leaders.
  • Model the core values of TeamWorks throughout the program, such as healthy risk-taking, professionalism, inclusion, collaboration, leadership, and environmental stewardship.
  • Participate in a four-day, three-night campout with the crew, assisting with daily chores and cooking during the campout.
  • Follow all rules and regulations outlined in the work contract, and respect crew agreements.
  • Complete all required HR paperwork, feedback forms, and self-evaluations thoroughly and on time.
  • Maintain proper self-care throughout the season, including hydration, food, and sunscreen.
  • Ensure responsible and safe tool use, including carrying and storing tools properly throughout the workday.
  • Fill out a timecard at the end of each workday.

Skills & Attributes

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Writing and reading

Career Categories

Protecting the Natural World Connecting People with Nature Investigating the Environment

What participants are saying

“This summer I realized that taking care of the environment can also mean taking care of yourself.”

Crew Member Testimonials

“After this summer I will be more confident taking healthy risks in the future.”

Crew Member Testimonials

“I’ve started to grow into a leadership role… I’ve started to project my voice and step out of my comfort zone.”

Crew Member Testimonials

“This season I used professionalism to advocate for myself.”

Crew Member Testimonials

“I enjoyed being outdoors, building new relationships, viewing wildlife, and improving my professional skills in a safe environment.”

Crew Member Testimonials

“After this summer I feel like there are concrete solutions and work I can do to help the environment.”

Crew Member Testimonials