(Press Release) — This summer, American Memorial Park will once again host the Youth Conservation Corps program and will be accepting applications through Friday, March 26, 2021 at 4:00 pm.
The Youth Conservation Corps or YCC is a well-balanced work-learn-earn program that develops an understanding and appreciation in participating youth of the nation’s environment and heritage. YCC participants will engage in a wide variety of conservation and park operations activities that will teach them about our National Park and the National Park Service’s mission to protect special places for all.
YCC participants will spend most of their time outside working helping to maintain and beautify the park. The park may hire up to two youths in the YCC program at the federal minimum wage.
The program will run for up to eight weeks, from June 7, 2021 to July 30, 2021, with participants working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Enrollees must be at least 15 years of age by June 7, 2021, and no older than 18 years old on July 30, 2021.
To apply, applicants must fill out an application and if not 18 years of age, have a parent’s or guardian’s signature.
Selected applicants will be contacted and program participants will be selected at random. Participation will be dependent on funding being available.
This position is open to citizens of the United States, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands.
Applications can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Friday or Saturday at the American Memorial Park Visitor Center. You can also email brooke_nevitt@nps.gov to have an application emailed to you. Original, completed, and signed applications can be dropped off on Monday, Friday or Saturday at the Visitor Center between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For questions about the YCC program, contact Theo K. Chargualaf at (671) 477-7278, extension 1005 or email theo_chargualaf@nps.gov
