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!
BEFORE you begin, please note the following for a successful application submission:
- Please use a unique email that you have regular access to
- Check your email frequently to know where you are at in the application process
- Know your family’s yearly income amount
- Have the contact information for your parent/guardian (if applicable) and two Emergency Contacts.
What happens after I submit my application?
- You will be notified via the email you provided on your application if you are eligible for the program.
- If you are eligible, you will be contacted within one week of submitting your application with an invitation to come to the Tree Trust offices for an Intake and Interview session. This session will last approximately one hour.
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Program Details:
- Program runs from June 16 – August 15, each crew member works up to 20 hours per week.
- Youth, ages 14-21, living in Hennepin, Dakota, Ramsey or Washington 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 2025!
“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
