Jobs: Youth Conservation Corps

 
Ten youth in grey t-shirts and various hand tools stand in front of a eucalyptus forest.

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Do you have an interest in working, learning, and growing outside this summer? Point Reyes National Seashore wants to hire you for the summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Program!

Over eight weeks, participants will learn technical and core skills such as tree removal, maintaining trails and trail structures, engaging in a variety of on-the-job trainings and classes, building relationships with peers and park service staff, stewardship and land management ethics, federal resume writing, and more.

Work locations will vary within the park, ensuring participants experience all that Point Reyes National Seashore has to offer. Participants will be required to do hard physical work, hike long distances and may be exposed to insects, adverse weather, and challenging working conditions. Trail maintenance may involve exposure to poison oak. While we provide education and mitigation to exposures, knowing your tolerance to this plant is important.

 
 

General Information

Who: Participants must be at least 15 years of age by the start of the YCC season but cannot turn 19 before the program ends. They must also be permanent residents of the United States and have a Social Security Card and work permit.

Dates: Monday, June 23, 2025, to Friday, August 15, 2025

Weekly Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (8 hour work days)

Pay: $18.00 per hour, including a paid holiday off (July 4)

Work: Trail maintenance, learning activities, and other duties performed outdoors

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Bear Valley Visitor Center area. Local housing is not available.

 
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How to Apply

  1. Download the application for the YCC Program.
  2. After downloading the application, read it fully, fill it out, and save the file.
  3. Then either:
    • Send an email to our YCC Coordinator with the subject line "2025 YCC Application". You will receive an email back with further instruction on how to attach and submit your application OR
    • Print out your completed application and mail it to:

      Point Reyes National Seashore
      Attn: Bridget Dugan/YCC
      1 Bear Valley Road
      Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

Completed applications are required to be submitted by May 1st, 2025.

Contact Bridget Dugan at 415-464-5164 or by email for more information.

 
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Ever wondered what the Youth Conservation Corps Program (YCC) is all about? Check out this short video to hear from the youth and staff themselves on their YCC experience. From historic preservation to trail maintenance, the arts to living history, and more, see what you could do as a YCC member and beyond! Learn more about the program at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/ycc.htm. View the audio described version here: https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=98737687-B97B-4056-A7D0-A059D9F36E09

Last updated: March 31, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956

Phone:

415-464-5100
This number will initially be answered by an automated attendant, from which one can opt to access a name directory, listen to recorded information about the park (e.g., directions to the park; visitor center hours of operation; fire danger information; wildlife updates; ranger-led programs; seasonal events; etc.), or speak with a ranger. Please note that if you are calling between 4:30 pm and 10 am, park staff may not be available to answer your call.

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