November 2026: Applications Open for Youth Corps Team Leader Positions

November 2026: Applications Open for Youth Corps Team Leader Positions

Boulder County is accepting applications for Youth Corps Team Leader positions for the 2026 season. Team Leaders supervise crews of young adults working on conservation projects including trail construction, habitat restoration, and wildfire fuel reduction across Boulder County open space properties. Positions start in May.

Boulder County has partnered with the cities of Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, and Louisville on this project. Combined investment across all jurisdictions totals $141,000, making it one of the largest collaborative efforts in the county’s history.

Affordable housing remains the top priority identified in the 2026 Community Survey. Boulder County’s Worthy Cause program has funded 1,258 affordable housing units since its inception, with 224 additional units in the development pipeline.

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Safety data from the Niwot area shows 32 reported incidents in the past 12 months, a 10% change from the previous year. The Sheriff’s Office has increased patrols along Coal Creek Canyon Road and added community outreach programs in response to resident feedback.

The project includes improvements along Coal Creek Canyon Road between Niwot and the intersection with 75th Street. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2026 with completion expected within 7 months.