Nine-Month Young Adult Crews

Nine-month crew members gain numerous real-world skills, including but not limited to:

• Carpentry and construction
• Habitat management
• Masonry
• Wildland firefighting
• Leadership and communication

Crew members also are provided career development and networking opportunities to support the advancement of their individual goals in a variety of careers.

Hiring Locations

Young adult crews consist of five members and one project leader.

For 2023, nine-month crews will work Monday, March 20, through Tuesday, December 5, in the following areas:

• Altoona
• Dubois
  
• Harrisburg
• Harrisburg -- roving resource management crew
• Meadville
• Philadelphia -- roving trail crew
• Pittsburgh
  
• Wilkes-Barre
• Williamsport

Local Crew Schedule

Monday – Wednesday, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Thursday, from 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Roving Crew Schedule

Monday – Monday (eight days on with six days off). Roving crews stay at or near project locations throughout the state.

Compensation for Young Adult Crews

$15.00 an hour, employee-sponsored benefits, paid time off

Learn More

• 2023 Nine-Month Crew Member Overview Flyer (PDF)
  
• 2023 Nine-Month Crew Member Overview Flyer - Spanish Version (PDF)
  

Questions?

For questions about the nine-month young adult program application process or submitted applications, please contact Stephen Luteran at 412-614-1565.