Job
Youth Conservation Corps
National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
What it is
Federal summer employment program where ages 15-18 do conservation work such as trail building, habitat improvement, stream restoration, and historic preservation at national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and fish hatcheries.
Who it’s for
Ages 15 through 18; U.S. residents; must be able to commute daily to the work site (Yellowstone is the only overnight program).
What you’ll likely need
- Apply through the YCC opportunities page
- Contact the site's point of contact before applying
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