Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Northeast Region

Recruitment Notice
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY
Youth Conservation Corps Enrollees (4-5 Positions)

WHERE: Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Headquarters located on Rt. 32 in Canaan Valley, WV

WHAT: Full-Time (40 Hrs per week) summer employment, Monday through Friday, 7am-3:30 pm, for 8 weeks from June-August.

SALARY: $7.25 per hour

DUTIES: Complete natural resource conservation, protection, and enhancement projects including trail maintenance, freeland boardwalk repairs, and wildlife surveys. Duties are performed in all types of weather/outdoor conditions.

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to use common hand tools and to perform physical labor. Must be between 15 and 18 years of age for the duration of the program. Must have parental approval and transportation to refuge headquarters. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

SELECTION: Enrollee selection will be on a random basis from the pool of eligible applicants. Depending on the applicant mix, a balanced number of male and female enrollees will be selected. Those not initially selected will remain on an alternate candidate list should vacancies occur during the program. Ask your school counselor for an application or download one by using the link below!

FOR APPLICATION OR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:              

B.J. Feather
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
6263 Appalachian Way
Davis, WV 26260
Telephone: (304) 866-3858 Ext. 21
e-mail: betty_feather@fws.gov
http://www.fws.gov/canaanvalley/

                                                  

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS BY APRIL 22, 2013!



 
Last updated: February 4, 2013