Youth Conservation Corps Job Openings
Summer 2012
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, located in southeastern Michigan, is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals for paid employment opportunities in its Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program.
The Youth Conservation Corps is a summer employment and education program for young men and women from all segments of society, who work, learn and earn together by doing projects on public lands. Participants selected to work at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge will gain hands-on work experience in the field of conservation management, and learn about the natural and cultural resources of the region while completing priority management projects on a National Wildlife Refuge.
YCC work encompasses a variety of projects, including wildlife habitat improvement, trail work, environmental education and recreation program assistance, and general grounds maintenance projects. Three (3) youth crew member positions and one (1) youth crew leader position will be filled at Detroit River IWR this summer. Work will begin on June 18th and end on August 10th. To be eligible for employment, applicants must be 15 to 18 years old, U.S. citizens, and have a social security card.
This is a non-residential program and participants will be required to provide their own transportation to and from the Refuge office in Grosse Ile, MI on a daily basis. Each applicant must complete the YCC Application and Medical Form, available below or by emailing Anna_Cook@fws.gov.
Applications and Medical Forms may be submitted by mail or in person by April 25th to:
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
9311 Groh Road
Grosse Ile, MI
48183
Attn: YCC Coordinator
Selections are made through a random selection process via lottery. Once enrollees are selected, they must be able to work the full 8-week period. The pay rate is minimum wage. Workers should be prepared to present a state work permit if under the age of 16. Selected applicants will be notified by phone by May 4, 2012.
Download information about this Summer Job Opportunity to find out how you can become a member of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge 2012 Youth Conservation Corps and play an important role in helping to protect the nation's precious resources.
Resources
2012 Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Job Announcement
Youth Conservation Corps Application
Youth Conservation Corps Medical Form
Frequently Asked Questions about the DRIWR YCC Program
