Junior Field Rangers 2025 Application

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Program Overview: 

Pacoima Beautiful's Junior Field Rangers program offers a paid summer youth outdoors development opportunity for current high school students in the Northeast San Fernando Valley. Participants will earn $21 per hour while gaining valuable experience in land stewardship, data collection, conservation, and native wildlife and plant identification. This program provides hands-on learning and exposure to potential outdoor careers. 

Key Program Features: 

  • Paid Opportunity: Earn $21 per hour.
  • Hands-on Experience: Engage in practical fieldwork activities.
  • Skill Development: Learn essential skills in land stewardship, data collection, and environmental conservation.
  • Career Exploration: Discover potential career paths in the outdoors.
  • Community Impact: Contribute to the environmental health of your local community.
  • Provided Gear: All necessary work gear will be supplied (hiking boots, a hat, PB shirt, and a hydration backpack).
  • Transportation: Junior Field Ranger crew bosses will provide transportation to field sites from Pacoima Beautiful Headquarters.
  • Meeting Location: Pacoima Beautiful Headquarters, Pacoima, CA. 

Program Details, Time Commitment, and Requirements: 

Eligibility: Open to all high school students in the Northeast San Fernando Valley with a 2.0 overall GPA and above. 
Duration: Six (6) weeks, from June 20, 2025, to July 26, 2025. For a total of 72 possible hours worked. 

Schedule: 

Specific start and end times will be provided during onboarding. 

  • Week 1: Friday, June 20 & Saturday, June 21
  • Week 2: Friday, June 27 & Saturday, June 28
  • Week 3: Saturday, July 5 & Sunday, July 6
  • Week 4: Friday, July 11 & Saturday, July 12
  • Week 5: Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19
  • Week 6: Friday, July 25 & Saturday, July 26

Physical Demands:  

Participants should be comfortable walking and hiking on uneven terrain for several hours in outdoor conditions. Be prepared for exposure to sun, heat, and potential encounters with insects or wildlife. 

Crew Boss Expectations of Junior Rangers: 

Positive attitude, willingness to learn, punctuality, and respect for the environment. 

Mandatory Events: 

This program requires a strict time commitment, and attendance at all shifts is mandatory.  Below are a few key events to note. Dates and times will be disclosed to selected applicants.

  • Parent Orientation
  • Onboarding
  • Community Hike and Cleanup celebration

Responsibilities: 

  • Participate in outdoor fieldwork activities like trail maintenance and habitat restoration.
  • Provide daily reports of fieldwork.
  • Conduct trash assessment surveys and park visitor interviews.
  • Work effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to perform physical activity such as walking and hiking in outdoor environments. 

What to Bring: 

  • Students must bring their own lunch
  • Durable outdoor pants
  • Additional water will be provided 

Application Information: 

Application Period: March 21, 2025, to April 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM. 

Required Documents: 

Acceptance Contingencies: 

  • Returning participants are not eligible to apply
  • Acceptance into the program is contingent upon a successful interview and selection.
  • Final acceptance into the Junior Field Rangers program is contingent upon receiving a valid work permit from your high school. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of your work permit before the program begins. 

 

Questions? Contact Us:
Email: jfr@pacoimabeautiful.org 
Phone: 818-899-2454