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Youth Conservation Corps

YCC_BlueGoose_ProfilePic_croppedThe Youth Conservation Corps program is a meaningful summer employment opportunity for young men and women to work, learn, and earn in a team setting.  

  

Summer Job Opportunities for Youth


2013 YCC applications are now available! 

 
 

 

The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge 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 17th and end on August 9th. 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 the Refuge YCC Coordinator. 


Applications and Medical Forms may be submitted by mail or in person by April 24th to:


U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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 10, 2013. 
 
 

 

Download information about this Summer Job Opportunity to find out how you can become a member of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge 2013 Youth Conservation Corps and play an important role in helping to protect the nation's precious resources.


 


2013 Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Job Announcement 

 

Youth Conservation Corps Application 
 

Youth Conservation Corps Medical Form
 

Frequently Asked Questions about the DRIWR YCC Program

 

Take a closer look at the work our amazing 2012 Youth Conservation Corps Crew accomplished in the YCC Program Summer's End presentation.

 

 

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Last Updated: Apr 10, 2013
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