Teen Resiliency Corps (TRC)

The Teen Resiliency Corps (TRC) is a partnership between the Multicultural Family Center (MFC) and Sustainable Dubuque. TRC addresses sustainability and resiliency needs at the neighborhood level. Teens from MFC, with adult mentors, visit Dubuque neighborhoods to check in on residents and promote climate action. Past initiatives include:

  • 2020: Rapid COVID-19 response

  • 2021: Energy efficiency and resiliency building

  • 2022–2023: Disaster preparedness

  • 2024 - 2026: Expanding Dubuque’s tree canopy through tree selection, planting, and maintenance.

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2026!

Summer Jobs for Teens
June 1 - August 7, 2026

Want to work FOR and WITH some incredible young people? Passionate about trees and working outdoors? TRC is the perfect summer job for you!

Sustainable Dubuque and the Multicultural Family Center are currently hiring for TRC Crew Lead positions!