Summer Youth Employment Program

Want your summer job to make a difference?
Improve your community and earn up to $2,000 or more!

Youth, ages 14-21, with a barrier to employment, are able to earn and learn through hands-on experience working on outdoor construction and landscape projects in local parks and green spaces!
The 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program application is now closed. Please consider applying in 2027!

About the Program

As a Crew Member, You Have the Opportunity to:

  • Work outside, make friends, build skills, and have fun!
  • Earn $12.00/hour
  • Earn career pathway credentials
  • Work in crews with up to 8 other people

Program Details:

  • Program runs from June to August 2027, and each crew member works up to 20 hours a week.
  • Youth, ages 14-21, living in Hennepin, Dakota, or Ramsey County are eligible to apply.

Information for Parents and Guardians

Tree Trust has more than 45 years of experience training young people to be successful workers.
Youth are supervised full-time by qualified and trained Tree Trust staff.

Contact our Career Pathways Team with questions.

Earn with Purpose

Are you a teacher, college student, or graduate student? Apply to become a Tree Trust Summer Youth Employment Program Crew Leader. It is a great leadership experience to enhance your resume as you make a difference in the lives of young people and improve your community!

Please consider applying to work as a crew leader summer of 2027!

Check Out Some Of The Amazing Projects Completed By Participants Of Our Summer Program!

“The crew leaders were very kind and flexible with all of us crew members, and we even created an amazing bond with the job coach. My crew members and I learned to work together and form trusting friendships. This positive environment makes me believe that Tree Trust is a great place to work and makes me want to come back.”

– Crew Member

“Tree Trust absolutely provides an initial, positive employment
experience to youth that might not otherwise get it.
For those youth at risk, it is a much better start than
simply being released into a competitive environment.”

– Parent/Guardian

“I definitely have changed. I have become more confident and more decisive. I’ve also learned how to be a better leader and to work with the youth.”

– Crew Leader

Questions?

Contact Our Career Pathways Team